Arabesque

Synopsis

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?

Director

Stanley Donen

Written by

Peter Stone

Music

Henry Mancini

Studio

Universal Pictures

Released

4 May 1966

Genres

Thriller, Comedy, Mystery, Action