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Arabesque (1966)

When a plot against a prominent Middle Eastern politician is uncovered, David Pollock, a professor of ancient hieroglyphics at Oxford University, is recruited to help expose the scheme. Pollock must find information believed to be in hieroglyphic code and must also contend with a mysterious man called Beshraavi. Meanwhile, Beshraavi's lover, Yasmin Azir, seems willing to aid Pollock -- but is she really on his side?

  • Thriller
  • Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Action

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Gregory PeckGregory PeckProf. David Pollock
  • Photo of Sophia LorenSophia LorenYasmin Azir
  • Photo of Alan BadelAlan BadelNejim Beshraavi
  • Photo of Kieron MooreKieron MooreYussef Kasim
  • Photo of Carl DueringCarl DueringPrime Minister Hassan Jena
  • Photo of John MerivaleJohn MerivaleMaj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane
  • Photo of Duncan LamontDuncan LamontWebster
  • Photo of George CoulourisGeorge CoulourisRagheeb
  • Photo of Ernest ClarkErnest ClarkBeauchamp
  • Photo of Harold KasketHarold KasketMohammed Lufti

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