The Egyptian
In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. 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 he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth.
Critics Sentiment
Sinuhe reunites with Merit and meets his son Thoth
Sinuhe learns his aged parents committed suicide over his behavior
The dramatic rise from the parents' suicide tragedy to Sinuhe's eventual reunion with Merit and discovery of his son represents the film's most significant emotional shift.
The Egyptian follows a classic rise and fall narrative arc, opening with solid production values and an intriguing premise but suffering during the middle act from weak lead performances and pacing issues. The film recovers somewhat in its final third through strong supporting performances, particularly Jean Simmons and Peter Ustinov, though never fully overcomes the central casting problems that prevent it from reaching epic status.
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Edmund Purdom
Sinuhe
Victor Mature
Horemheb
Peter Ustinov
Kaptah
Jean Simmons
Merit
Gene Tierney
Baketamon
Bella Darvi
Nefer
Michael Wilding
Akhnaton
Judith Evelyn
Taia
Henry Daniell
Mekere
John Carradine
Grave Robber
Carl Benton Reid
Senmut
Tommy Rettig
Thoth
Anitra Stevens
Queen Nefertiti
Michael Ansara
Hittite Commander
Henry Corden
Hittite Officer
Mady Comfort
Egyptian Female
Richard Allan
Student in School of Life
Sharon Jan Altman
Princess
Rama Bai
Citizen
Don Bender
Boy
Crew
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