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Riddles of the Sphinx
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Riddles of the Sphinx

2008-06-13 · 89 min · ★ 4.1

Science Fiction · Fantasy · TV Movie

An astronomer and a cryptographer uncover a series of ancient tunnels, unwittingly unleashing a deadly Sphinx. In order to trap the Sphinx back in its tomb and stop impending destruction, our explorers must solve a series of complicated and possibly deadly riddles.

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Production details

Directors
George Mendeluk
Production companies
Insight Film Studios, Plinyminor, Sphinx Productions, Sci-Fi Channel, Trijbits Productions, Two 4 The Money Media, Voltage Pictures
Countries
Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

Dina MeyerDina MeyerJessica
Lochlyn MunroLochlyn MunroRobert
Emily TennantEmily TennantKaren
Mackenzie GrayMackenzie GrayRyder
Donnelly RhodesDonnelly RhodesThomas
Dario DelacioDario DelacioSphinx
Donovan CerminaraDonovan CerminaraCpl. Evans
John J. GulayetsStudent
Ian ThompsonIan ThompsonBus Driver (uncredited)

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