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Arabesque (1966)

1966-05-04 · 1h 45m · EN
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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?

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Stanley DonenDirector
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Gregory PeckGregory PeckProf. David PollockSophia LorenSophia LorenYasmin AzirAlan BadelAlan BadelBeshraaviKieron MooreKieron MooreYussef KasimCarl DueringCarl DueringHassan JenaJohn MerivaleJohn MerivaleMaj. Sylvester Pennington SloaneDuncan LamontDuncan LamontWebsterGeorge CoulourisGeorge CoulourisRagheebErnest ClarkErnest ClarkBeauchampHarold KasketHarold KasketMohammed LuftiWindsor DaviesWindsor DaviesPolicemanJimmy GardnerJimmy GardnerHelmsley

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SpyProfessor

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Genre affinityAction · Comedy · ThrillerTheme affinitySpy · ProfessorMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyPacingActionEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Arabesque 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?

How long is Arabesque?

Arabesque has a runtime of 105 minutes.

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