

Land of the Pharaohs
1955-07-24 · 105 min · ★ 6.5
A captured architect designs an ingenious plan to ensure the impregnability of the tomb of a self-absorbed Pharaoh, obsessed with the security of his next life.
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Production details
- Directors
- Howard Hawks
- Production companies
- Continental Film, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,900,000
Top Cast
Jack HawkinsPharaoh Khufu
Joan CollinsPrincess Nellifer
Dewey MartinSenta
Alex MinotisHamar
James Robertson JusticeVashtar
Luisella BoniKyra
Sydney ChaplinTreneh
James HayterMikka
KerimaQueen Nailla
Ferruccio AmendolaEgyptian Architect (uncredited)
Gianfranco BelliniCaptain of the Guard (uncredited)
Cyril DelevantiBit Part (uncredited)
Vittoria FebbiMea (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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