David Macaulay: Pyramid(1989)
David Macaulay: Pyramid Synopsis
How did ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid at Giza, joining two million blocks of heavy stone with amazing precision? Who were the leaders who built these enormous structures, and what did these tombs signify? Host David Macaulay explores the history, mythology, and religions of Egypt's people, combining live footage and animation. Take a rare look at the mummy of Ramses II and buried treasure in the sacred Valley of the Kings.
David Macaulay: Pyramid (1989) is a documentary and history film directed by Larry Klein, released on January 4, 1989 with a runtime of 57m. It stars David Macaulay, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed and John Hurt.
- Director:
- Larry Klein
- Writers:
- Mark Olshaker, David Macaulay
- Producers:
- Larry Klein, Mark Olshaker
- Production:
- Unicorn Projects
- Status:
- Released
David Macaulay: Pyramid Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Macaulay
as Host
Derek Jacobi
as Hordedef (voice)
Brian Blessed
as Ankhaf (voice)
John Hurt
as Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)
Siân Phillips
as Mersyankh (voice)
- Geoffrey Matthews
Geoffrey Matthews
as Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)
Tim Pigott-Smith
as Djedefre / Scout (voice)
- Sarah Bullen
Sarah Bullen
as Henutsen (voice)
Timothy Spall
as Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)
Peter Pacey
as Khafre / Guard (voice)
Ysanne Churchman
as Meritities / Boy Khafre (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Larry Klein, written by Mark Olshaker and David Macaulay, produced by Larry Klein and Mark Olshaker.
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David Macaulay: Pyramid – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of David Macaulay: Pyramid (1989) includes David Macaulay, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, John Hurt and Siân Phillips. The film was directed by Larry Klein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was David Macaulay: Pyramid released?
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David Macaulay: Pyramid was released on January 4, 1989 and runs for 57m.