Pharaoh
1966 ‧ Drama/History ‧ 3 hours
After the death of his father, Ramses XIII (Jerzy Zelnik) becomes the ruler of Egypt. But he quickly realizes that the priests, who command the Egyptian army and oversee the empire's vast treasury, wield the real power. When Ramses defiantly...
Release date: October 2, 1966 (USA)
Director: Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Cinematography: Jerzy Wójcik and Wieslaw Zdort
Story by: Bolesław Prus
Adapted from: Pharaoh
Box office: 7 million tickets
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