Arabesque movie poster

Arabesque

1966 · 1h 45m · Released

Thriller, Comedy, Mystery, Action

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?

Read the book by Gordon Cotler

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.3 The Movie Database
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N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Arabesque

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailer

Arabesque (1966) Original Trailer [FHD]

Top cast and crew

Stanley Donen Director
Gregory Peck Prof. David Pollock
Sophia Loren Yasmin Azir
Alan Badel Nejim Beshraavi
Kieron Moore Yussef Kasim
Carl Duering Prime Minister Hassan Jena
John Merivale Maj. Sylvester Pennington Sloane
Duncan Lamont Webster
George Coulouris Ragheeb
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Frequently asked questions about Arabesque

Where can I watch Arabesque in the United States?

Arabesque is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Arabesque?

Arabesque scores 6.3 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Arabesque?

Arabesque stars Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Alan Badel, Kieron Moore, and Carl Duering. Stanley Donen is the director.

How long is Arabesque?

Arabesque runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).

When did Arabesque come out?

Arabesque was released on May 4, 1966.

Which studio made Arabesque?

Arabesque was produced by Universal Pictures and Stanley Donen Films in the United States.

What was the budget for Arabesque?

Arabesque was made on a budget of $4,800,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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