Movie

Arabesque (1966)

• May 4, 1966
• 1h 45m

• Thriller
• Comedy
• Mystery
• Action

“Ultra Mod. Ultra Mad. Ultra Mystery.”

Overview

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?

Director

Stanley Donen

Writers

Gordon Cotler, Julian Mitchell, Peter Stone, Stanley Price

Starring

Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Alan Badel