Sphinx(1981)
Beyond the sealed door was the last undiscovered treasure in Egypt. And it's all hers - if she can get out alive!
Sphinx Synopsis
Egyptologist Erica Baron finds more than she bargained for during her long-planned trip to The Land of the Pharoahs - murder, theft, betrayal, love, and a mummy's curse!
Sphinx (1981) is a adventure, mystery and thriller film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, released on February 11, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Lesley-Anne Down, Frank Langella, Maurice Ronet and John Gielgud. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Writers:
- John Byrum, Robin Cook
- Producers:
- Stanley O'Toole
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Day
- Composer:
- Michael J. Lewis
- Production:
- Orion Pictures, S & L Films
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,022,771
- Status:
- Released
Sphinx (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sphinx before you stream it.
Sphinx Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lesley-Anne Down
as Erica Baron
Frank Langella
as Akmed Khazzan
Maurice Ronet
as Yvon Mageot
John Gielgud
as Abdu-Hamdi
Vic Tablian
as Khalifa
Martin Benson
as Mohammed
John Rhys-Davies
as Stephanos Markoulis
Nadim Sawalha
as Gamal
Saeed Jaffrey
as Selim
William Hootkins
as Don, Tour Guide
James Cossins
as Lord Carnarvon
Victoria Tennant
as Lady Carnarvon
Key crew
Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, written by John Byrum and Robin Cook, produced by Stanley O'Toole.
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Sphinx Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 32 ratings.
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Sphinx – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sphinx online?
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Sphinx (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sphinx?
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The main cast of Sphinx (1981) includes Lesley-Anne Down, Frank Langella, Maurice Ronet, John Gielgud and Vic Tablian. The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sphinx released?
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Sphinx was released on February 11, 1981 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Sphinx worth watching?
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Sphinx (1981) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sphinx?
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Yes. The official Sphinx trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.