Arabesque

(1966)Directed by Stanley Donen105 minThriller, Comedy, Mystery, Action
Ultra Mod. Ultra Mad. Ultra Mystery.

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?

Gregory Peckas Prof. David Pollock
Sophia Lorenas Yasmin Azir
Alan Badelas Nejim Beshraavi
Kieron Mooreas Yussef Kasim
Carl Dueringas Prime Minister Hassan Jena
John Merivaleas Maj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane
Duncan Lamontas Webster
Ernest Clarkas Beauchamp
Harold Kasketas Mohammed Lufti
Windsor Daviesas Policeman
Jimmy Gardneras Helmsley
LTLarry Tayloras Mustapha
Harry Lockeas Zookeeper
Michael Biltonas Microscope Salesman
Jill Goldstonas Ascort Racegoer (uncredited)
JPJames Payneas Driving the Kidnap Lorry (uncredited)