HER BLOOD STAINED EVERY STONE OF THE PYRAMID
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.
Land of the Pharaohs (1955) is a drama and history film directed by Howard Hawks, released on July 24, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Jack Hawkins, Joan Collins, Dewey Martin and Alex Minotis. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 111 ratings.
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Jack Hawkins
as Pharaoh Khufu
Joan Collins
as Princess Nellifer
Dewey Martin
as Senta
Alex Minotis
as Hamar
James Robertson Justice
as Vashtar
Luisella Boni
as Kyra
Sydney Chaplin
as Treneh
James Hayter
as Mikka
Kerima
as Queen Nailla
Piero Giagnoni
as Xenon
Ferruccio Amendola
as Egyptian Architect (uncredited)
Gianfranco Bellini
as Captain of the Guard (uncredited)
Directed by Howard Hawks, written by Harold Jack Bloom, William Faulkner and Harry Kurnitz, produced by Howard Hawks.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 111 ratings.
The barbarous love that left Egypt’s great pyramid as its wondrous landmark. Land of the Pharaohs is directed by Howard Hawks and collectively written by Harold Jack Bloom, William Faulkner and Harry Kurnitz. It stars Jack Hawkins, Joan Collins, James Robertson Justice, Dewey Martin and Alex Minotis. Music is by Dimitri Tiomkin and cinematography by Lee Garmes and Russell Harlan. It falls into the filmic splinter…
Reviewed on December 29, 2013
_**Building the Great Pyramid in Egypt**_ After years of war victories and accumulated wealth circa 2600 BC, Pharaoh Khufu (Jack Hawkins) becomes obsessed with building an impenetrable tomb for his body & riches, etc. Khufu turns to the brilliant architect and newly acquired slave, Vashtar (James Robertson Justice), to build the Great Pyramid, aka the Pyramid of Cheops or Giza. Joan Collins in on hand as Nellifer,…
Reviewed on October 12, 2021
I wouldn't say that this was Jack Hawkins' finest film and it certainly isn't something that would have kept Cecil B. de Mille awake at night but it is watchable enough despite the script being a bit garrulous. Hawkins' Pharaoh Khufu tasks a captive James Robertson Justice to design and build a tomb that cannot be robbed - and the film tells a tale of court intrigues, greed and lust for power whilst that is being…
Reviewed on November 14, 2022
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The main cast of Land of the Pharaohs (1955) includes Jack Hawkins, Joan Collins, Dewey Martin, Alex Minotis and James Robertson Justice. The film was directed by Howard Hawks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Land of the Pharaohs was released on July 24, 1955 and runs for 1h 45m.
Land of the Pharaohs (1955) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 111 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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