The Egyptian
US (1954): Drama
In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe (Edmund Purdom), a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb (Victor Mature) is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah (Michael Wilding). Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues, and bizarre secrets are revealed to him, he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth. Short on historical accuracy but strong on plot and characterization. Michael Curtiz directs for Fox. Cast also features Jean Simmons, Gene Tierney, Bella Darvi, Peter Ustinov and John Carradine. (IMDb)
1 nomination
· Cinematography (Color) 1954: Leon Shamroy