Topic: Ancient Egypt

Direction Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Cast Jerzy Zelnik · Andrzej Girtler · Krystyna Mikolajewska · Piotr Pawlowski

Synopsis Pharaoh (1966) presents a gripping historical drama centered around Pharaoh Ramses XIII, portrayed by George Zelnik, also known as Jerzy Zelnik. Upon his father's passing, Ramses XIII breaks with tradition by taking control of the military, a role typically held...

Direction Paddy Russell

Cast Tom Baker · Elisabeth Sladen · Bernard Archard · Michael Sheard

Synopsis Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars (TV) (1975) begins with the TARDIS touching down in the year 1911, at the residence of siblings Laurence and Marcus Scarman, both accomplished scientists. Laurence urgently seeks the Doctor's assistance, as Marcus has undergone a...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Charlton Heston · Yul Brynner · Anne Baxter · Edward G. Robinson

Synopsis The Ten Commandments (1956) begins with the desperate plight of Hebrew males in Egypt, where Pharaoh Rameses I decrees their execution. To save her newborn son, a Hebrew mother places him in a basket and sets him afloat on the...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Richard Burton · Rex Harrison · Roddy McDowall

Synopsis Cleopatra (1963) is a grand and lavish cinematic endeavor that cost a staggering $60 million, making it an epic undertaking in terms of investment, Hollywood lore, and ultimately, a monumental box office disappointment that nearly sank 20th Century Fox. The...

Direction Kate Haddock · Mike Ibeji · Melisa Akdogan · Stuart Everett

Cast Eddie McCann · Alisdair Simpson · Peter Harlowe · Brian Dobson

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Theodore Roberts · Charles de Rochefort · Estelle Taylor · Julia Faye

Synopsis The Ten Commandments (1923) begins with the epic tale of Moses guiding the Israelites from Egypt towards the Promised Land, culminating in the dramatic receipt of the sacred tablets and the subsequent incident of the golden calf worship. The narrative...

Direction Tim Dunn · Suniti Somaiya

Cast Alastair Sooke · Zahi Hawass

Direction Patrice Pooyard

Cast Brian Cox

Synopsis The Revelation of the Pyramids (2010) presents an unconventional perspective on the pyramids, beginning with a sense of wonder at the extraordinary accomplishments of Pharaonic architecture and sculpture, particularly at Giza. The documentary highlights the immense size, weight, and incredibly...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Jack Hawkins · Joan Collins · Dewey Martin · Alex Minotis

Synopsis Land of the Pharaohs (1955) is set in ancient Egypt, where Pharaoh Khufu (Jack Hawkins) is driven by an intense desire to amass gold and ensure it accompanies him into the afterlife. He enlists the help of Vashtar (James Robertson...

Direction Karl Freund

Cast Boris Karloff · Zita Johann · David Manners · Edward Van Sloan

Synopsis The Mummy (1932) follows a group of archaeologists who, while excavating in Egypt, accidentally awaken an ancient mummy that has been dormant for 3,000 years. The mummy, driven by an eternal love for his princess, seeks to revive her and...

Direction John Brahm

Cast Ann Blyth · Lee Philips · Celia Lovsky · Frank Ferguson

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: Queen of the Nile (TV) (1964) follows a journalist who conducts an interview with a renowned Hollywood actress, uncovering a hidden truth behind her everlasting youth and radiance. The narrative delves into the mysterious methods the actress...

Direction Barny Revill · David Lee · Ian A. Hunt

Cast Mark Halliley · J.V. Martin · Zahi Hawass

Direction René Goscinny · Albert Uderzo

Synopsis Asterix and Cléopatre (1968) follows the beloved animated duo, Asterix and his loyal companion Obelix, as they embark on an adventure to ancient Egypt. Their mission is to assist Cleopatra in constructing a magnificent summer palace. The stakes are high...

Direction Jeff Morgan

Direction Brando Quilici

Cast Zahi Hawass

Direction Martin Beraud

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Claudette Colbert · Warren William · Henry Wilcoxon · Joseph Schildkraut

Synopsis Cleopatra (1934) presents a historical drama set in 48 BC, where Cleopatra, the ruler of Egypt, confronts internal rebellion within her kingdom. She sees the arrival of Julius Caesar as an opportunity to strengthen her reign under Roman influence. Cleopatra's...

Direction Anne-Fleur Delaistre · Julien Balestier

Direction Kenneth Anger

Cast Kenneth Anger · Donald Cammell · Marianne Faithfull · Myriam Gibril

Direction Tim Mahoney

Cast Charles Aling · Manfred Bietak · John Bimson · Mansour Boraik

Synopsis Patterns of Evidence: Exodus (2014) delves into the historical accuracy of the Bible, questioning whether its accounts are rooted in fact or merely fictional narratives. The documentary, directed by Tim Mahoney, focuses on the pivotal story of the Exodus from...