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“Out of Ancient Egypt - The Real... Dramatic Struggle of Love And Power - 5000 Years B.C”
Pharaoh (1966)
March 11, 19662h 31mPL
6.8
90 votes
Overview
Young Pharaoh Ramses XIII clashes with Egypt's clergy over influence on the affairs of the state and its coffers. inexperienced, but quite ambitious pharaoh is putting up a fight against a powerful clan of priests usurping rule over the country.
Director
Jerzy KawalerowiczWhere to Watch
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Status
Released
Original Language
Polish
Budget
$10.0M
Revenue
$10.0M
Production Companies
Zespół Filmowy Kadr
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7.0I’m always surprised that given the huge breadth of stories from Egypt’s pantheon and it’s history, that so few films have ever - Jack Hawkins and Victor Mature, notwithstanding - been made for mainstream cinema. This one from Pole Jerzy Kawalerowicz tells the story of the fictitious Prince “Ramses” (Jerzy Zelnik) as he strives for his ailing Pharaoh father’s approval in the face of hostility from the High Priest “Herhor” (Piotr Pawlowski) and those who would ensure the king ruled in name only. With precious few soldiers, the young prince is fully aware that their borders are unsecured and wit…
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