On Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 9:42:00 PM UTC-7, T987654321 wrote:
The Egyptian (1954)
In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the
turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues, and bizarre secrets are revealed to him, he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth. Short on historical accuracy but strong on plot and
characterization.
- Written by Molly Malloy
This summary is spot on. The movie covers several decades of the most tumultios part of ancient Egypt's history. Great sets and costuming. The script is pretty good except at the end which has way to much Cristian messaging.
Just watched it on TCM in its original aspect ratio, a most enjoyable film.
(Recent Youtube upload):
Film Scores: The Egyptian (Herrmann and Newman)
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