The egyptian is een amerikaanse sandalenfilm uit 1954 onder regie van michael curtiz. I too would very much like to see a legitimate issue of this film on dvd but ive not heard any rumours that it is due for release any time soon. Movie music by composer alfred newman, bernard herrmann. Although senmut is one of the few practitioners of brain surgery and could be wealthy, he dedicates himself to the poor, and his values are instilled in his foster son, sinuhe, who grows up to be a physician. In ancient egypt, sinuhe edmund purdom is a wouldbe doctor who saves the life of a young man michael wilding suffering from a seizure. The egyptian 1954 in ancient egypt, sinuhe edmund purdom is a wouldbe doctor who saves the life of a young man michael wilding suffering from a seizure. The egyptian is similar to other epics in many respects, but it also stands out as a unique film. Buy the egyptian 1954 by bernard herrmann on blue sounds store. It has been accepted for inclusion in june 1954 by an authorized administrator of opensiuc. Philip dunne screen play, casey robinson screen play 1 more credit. The egyptian is based on a finnish novel by mika waltari.
It has been accepted for inclusion in january 1954 by an authorized administrator of opensiuc. Varese sarabande cd club vcl 1211 1128 country united states format cd release date 27dec2011 box set with 14 cds. The egyptian soundtrack from 1954, composed by bernard herrmann, alfred newman. It is based on mika waltaris 1945 novel of the same name and the screenplay was adapted by philip dunne and casey robinson. Many of the set pieces and costumes created for the egyptian were sold by the studio and used again in demilles the ten commandments1956, and others were retained and used again in cleopatra1963. Recommended citation egyptian staff, the egyptian, october 01, 1954 1954. Maybe its just a personal affection for this screen version of the mika waltari novel, or a fondness for things egyptian i grew up loving to visit the mummies in bostons museum of fine arts but i think maltin is a tad tough on this rather good film. What a glorious picture that forever lasts in ones memory however, there is also one aspect that i would like to draw the attention of all people interested to see the film. Recommended citation egyptian staff, the egyptian, april 02, 1954 1954. In ancient egypt, a poor orphan becomes a genial physician and is eventually. Many critics were especially harsh regarding bella darvis. Babylonian nefer bella darvi has mesmerized the heretofore virtuous young egyptian physician sinuhe edmund purdom, title character, to the consternation of his slave kaptah peter ustinov and devoted barmaid merit jean simmons, in 20th centuryfox s the egyptian, 1954.
The 1954 film the egyptian is the type of film made to be seen on a huge movie screen. Filmed in cinemascope with color by deluxe, it was directed by michael curtiz and produced by darryl f. Based on the novel by mika waltari and helmed by casablanca director michael curtiz, the egyptian, a lavish period soaper, is set several centuries before the birth of jesus christ. Cameron, margaret bell, letters from egypt and iraq 1954 chicago. They were caught between two super powers of the time. The egyptian is a 1954 american epic drama film made by 20th century fox. Ancient sumeria discoveries that have astounded todays historians new documentary 2018 duration. The egyptian 1954 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Take a figure from the past and let him always a him unfortunately make his way. Dec 09, 2008 the egyptian 1954 part 1 directed by michael curtiz based on the novel by mika waltari 1949 a remarkable story of war, intrigue, passion, murder and religious strife over 3,000 years ago. The egyptian deluxe edition soundtrack cd details and availability. The egyptian 1954 michael curtiz cast and crew allmovie. The ten commandments 1956 many sets, costumes and props were reused, and bought from the studios of darryl f. Egyptian, the 1954 movie clip offer him more than she can.
Jan 27, 2014 the egyptian is based on a finnish novel by mika waltari. The egyptian 1954 region 1,2,3,4,5,6 compatible dvd. Recommended citation egyptian staff, the egyptian, january 15, 1954 1954. The egyptian capital at thebes and the egyptian royal line were in bad shape. The egyptian 1954 victuremature, jean simmons, edmond purdom. The egyptian 1954 the movie title stills collection. It has been accepted for inclusion in april 1954 by an authorized administrator of opensiuc. The images displayed on this page are recent additions to the movie title stills collection, a website containing screen captures of titles from feature films.
Find movie and film cast and crew information for the egyptian 1954 michael curtiz on allmovie. Mar 23, 2018 ancient egyptian information held for 5000 years leaves academics bewildered beyond belief duration. The egyptian 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The egyptian original film soundtrack licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of stage door. Northern egypt and the pyramids belonged to others. Zanucks lush 1954 adaptation of mika waltaris oncepopular novel the no. I havent read it myself, but it was by all accounts both critically acclaimed by egyptologists, whats more as well as highly popular, though there were many who lambasted it for its obscenity. The egyptian 1954, the egyptian, the egyptian movie, the. The egyptian original motion picture soundtrack alfred. It is set in ancient egypt, mostly during the reign of pharaoh akhenaten of the 18th dynasty, whom some have claimed to be the first monotheistic ruler in the world.
Edmund purdom stars as sinuhe, a poor orphan in 18th century egypt, who becomes a physician and is given a palace appointment by the pharoh michael wilding. Ancient egyptian information held for 5000 years leaves academics bewildered beyond belief duration. The allregion the egyptian is a hong kong bootleg which seems to have been sourced from the outofprint laser disc. Jul 19, 2011 the egyptian deluxe edition soundtrack cd details and availability. Recommended citation egyptian staff, the egyptian, june 02, 1954 1954. Charlie chan in shanghai charlie chan in agypten charlie chan in egypt. The egyptian is another example of the solid expertise hollywood had in the 1950s and early 1960s for producing large scale historical epics.
The sword of the hittite princes, is seen in the latter film in the hands of clint walker playing an egyptian royal guard. The egyptian 1954 part 19 classic epic cinema egypt sinuhe merit thoth kaptah akhenaton aton ankh. The egyptian 1954 1 hermetic winged disc akhenaton cinema. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the egyptian. The film has a colorful and dramatic setting for its story and makes great use of the fascinating characters and events that made up the egyptian amarna period. Picture quality is not too good but at least it is in stereo.
The egyptian je imao komercijalni uspjeh, ali je dobio lose kritike. It has been accepted for inclusion in october 1954 by an authorized administrator of opensiuc. The egyptian run time 2h 19min dvd in eighteenthdynasty egypt, sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend horemheb is appointed to the service of the new pharoah. Egyptology books and articles in pdf the fitzwilliam museum.
The egyptian 1954 part 1 directed by michael curtiz based on the novel by mika waltari 1949 a remarkable story of war, intrigue, passion, murder and religious strife over 3,000 years ago. I have loved the historical novels of mika waltari since i was a kid. For an az list of films currently on wikipedia, see category. This article is brought to you for free and open access by the daily egyptian 1954 at opensiuc.
Edmund purdom, bella darvi, jean simmons, victor mature, gene tierney, peter ustinov and michael wilding. The egyptian is the first and the most successful, of waltaris great historical novels, and which gained him international fame. I, sinuhe, the egyptian, have committed every crime against man, woman and the gods. The egyptian 1954 1 hermetic winged disc akhenaton. The film, directed by michael curtiz, spared no expense in cast, costumes, or photography. The egyptian is, i believe, the first of his historical novels the etruscan, and the roman his most wellknown other works. Apr 04, 2015 the egyptian limited edition soundtrack cd details and availability. Shop the egyptian 1954 region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 compatible dvd. The egyptian 1954 dvd edmund purdom jean simmons victor mature. Regular titles as well as some ending credits and titles from trailers. The egyptian limited edition soundtrack cd details and availability. In eighteenthdynasty egypt, sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend horemheb is appointed to the service of the new pharoah.