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Land of the Pharaohs

Lavish costume drama set in ancient Egypt. A pharaoh (Jack Hawkins) drives his people to construct his tomb, but his court is rife with duplicity and intrigue.

Lavish, spectacular costume drama which recreates life in ancient Egypt. For decades, the great pharaoh drives his people to construct his tomb, an enormous pyramid that will protect his body and wealth, and guarantee his soul's safe passage into the afterlife. But the pharaoh's earthly court is rife with duplicity and intrigue.

1 hour, 40 minutes

Last on

Wed 7 Aug 2013 12:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Pharoah Khufu Jack Hawkins
Mikka, Vashtar's servant James Hayter
Hamar Alexis Minotis
Senta Dewey Martin
Vashtar James Robertson Justice
Princess Nellifer Dame Joan Collins
Kyra Luisella Boni
Treneh Sydney Chaplin
Director Howard Hawks
Producer Howard Hawks
Writer Harold Jack Bloom
Writer William Faulkner
Writer Harry Kurnitz

Broadcasts

  • Sun 25 Oct 2009 15:00
  • Sat 4 Dec 2010 14:20
  • Christmas Eve 2011 21:00
  • Sat 5 May 2012 14:50
  • Wed 7 Aug 2013 12:00