Omar Khayyam(1957)
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Omar Khayyam Synopsis
In the 11th century Seljuk Empire, Persian poet and mathematician Omar Khayyam's lover marries the Shah but the Shah, whose life is threatened by a sect of assassins, appoints Omar royal advisor.
Omar Khayyam (1957) is a romance and adventure film directed by William Dieterle, released on August 23, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Cornel Wilde, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget and John Derek. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- William Dieterle
- Writers:
- Barré Lyndon
- Producers:
- Frank Freeman Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Laszlo
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Omar Khayyam Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cornel Wilde
as Omar Khayyam
Michael Rennie
as Hasani Sabah
Debra Paget
as Sharain
John Derek
as Prince Malik
Raymond Massey
as The Shah
Yma Sumac
as Karina
Margaret Hayes
as Queen Zarada
Joan Taylor
as Yaffa
Perry Lopez
as Prince Ahmud
Sebastian Cabot
as Nizam
Morris Ankrum
as Sharain's Father
Abraham Sofaer
as Tutush
Key crew
Directed by William Dieterle, written by Barré Lyndon, produced by Frank Freeman Jr..
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Omar Khayyam Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Omar Khayyam – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Omar Khayyam online?
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Omar Khayyam (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Omar Khayyam?
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The main cast of Omar Khayyam (1957) includes Cornel Wilde, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, John Derek and Raymond Massey. The film was directed by William Dieterle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Omar Khayyam released?
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Omar Khayyam was released on August 23, 1957 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Omar Khayyam worth watching?
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Omar Khayyam (1957) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.