Arabesque (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1966, Arabesque is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Stanley Donen, running about 105 minutes. “Ultra Mod. Ultra Mad. Ultra Mystery.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. Arabesque stars Gregory Peck as Prof. David Pollock, Sophia Loren as Yasmin Azir, Alan Badel as Beshraavi and Kieron Moore as Yussef Kasim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Arabesque has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arabesque page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arabesque tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arabesque (1966)?
- In US, Arabesque is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Arabesque worth watching?
- Arabesque holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arabesque?
- Arabesque stars Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Alan Badel, Kieron Moore and Carl Duering.
- When was Arabesque released?
- Arabesque was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.