Pharaoh
1966 · Movie · 145 min. · Poland
In this historical drama, Pharoah Ramses XIII (George Zelnik, aka Jerzy Zelnik) defies tradition when his father dies by assuming command of the military, a post usually occupied by priests. His defiance leads to a battle between those loyal to Ramses XIII and the power structure of the priests. The priests try to fool the people by capitalizing on a solar eclipse, but Ramses XIII realizes the event is only a natural phenomenon. Battle scenes and period costumes from ancient Egypt add to the effectiveness of this colorful three-hour epic historical drama.
Direction Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Cast Jerzy Zelnik · Andrzej Girtler · Krystyna Mikolajewska · Piotr Pawlowski · Leszek Herdegen · Stanislaw Milski
Soundtrack Adam Walacinski
Screenplay Jerzy Kawalerowicz · Tadeusz Konwicki · Boleslav Prus
Cinematography Jerzy Woljcik
Original title Faraon (Pharaoh)
7.4
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