Riddles of the Sphinx(2010)
Riddles of the Sphinx Synopsis
For over 4000 years, the Sphinx has puzzled all who have laid eyes on it. What is this crouching lion, human-headed creature? Who built it and why? To unlock its secrets, two teams of scientists and sculptors immerse themselves in the world of ancient Egypt — a land of pharaohs and pyramids, animal gods and mummies, sun worship and human sacrifice.
Riddles of the Sphinx (2010) is a documentary, history and tv movie film directed by Gary Glassman, released on January 19, 2010 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Jay O. Sanders, Ramsey Faragallah, Zahi Hawass and Mark Lehner. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Glassman
- Writers:
- Gary Glassman
- Producers:
- Gary Glassman
- Cinematographer:
- Rob Fortunato
- Composer:
- Ed Tomney
- Production:
- Telfrance, Providence Pictures, ARTE
- Status:
- Released
Riddles of the Sphinx Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jay O. Sanders
as Narrator (voice)
Ramsey Faragallah
as (voice)
Zahi Hawass
as Self - Supreme Council of Antiquities
Mark Lehner
as Self - Ancient Egypt Research Associates
Key crew
Directed by Gary Glassman, written by Gary Glassman, produced by Gary Glassman.
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Riddles of the Sphinx Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Riddles of the Sphinx – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Riddles of the Sphinx online?
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Riddles of the Sphinx (2010) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Riddles of the Sphinx?
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The main cast of Riddles of the Sphinx (2010) includes Jay O. Sanders, Ramsey Faragallah, Zahi Hawass and Mark Lehner. The film was directed by Gary Glassman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riddles of the Sphinx released?
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Riddles of the Sphinx was released on January 19, 2010 and runs for 55m.
Is Riddles of the Sphinx worth watching?
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Riddles of the Sphinx (2010) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.