Arabesque

It is a fast-paced, colorful romp filled with improbable twists and playful espionage.

Directed by

Stanley Donen

Genres

Thriller, Comedy, Mystery

Starring

Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Alan Badel

Tagline

Ultra Mod. Ultra Mad. Ultra Mystery.

Overview

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?

How it feels

Light, campy and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Conspiracy, mystery, deception, politics

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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