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Arabesque

Movie·1966·Thriller, Comedy, Mystery·1h 45m·6.3 (184)·Directed by Stanley Donen

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When a plot against a prominent Middle Eastern politician is uncovered, David Pollock, a professor of ancient hieroglyphics at Oxford University, is recruited to help expose the scheme. Pollock must find information believed to be in hieroglyphic code and must also contend with a mysterious man called Beshraavi. Meanwhile, Beshraavi's lover, Yasmin Azir, seems willing to aid Pollock -- but is she really on his side?

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Gregory PeckGregory PeckProf. David PollockSophia LorenSophia LorenYasmin AzirAlan BadelAlan BadelNejim BeshraaviKieron MooreKieron MooreYussef KasimCarl DueringCarl DueringPrime Minister Hassan JenaJohn MerivaleJohn MerivaleMaj. Sylvester Pennington SloaneDuncan LamontDuncan LamontWebsterGeorge CoulourisGeorge CoulourisRagheeb

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