Valley of the Kings
"AMAZING! TIMELY! THRILLING!"
Originally released in 1954. Valley of the Kings is a adventure film. directed by Robert Pirosh. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, and Carlos Thompson
Synopsis
Hard-boiled archeologist Mark Brandon is searching for ancient tombs in Egypt when he is approached by beautiful Ann Mercedes, who convinces him to help her fulfill her deceased father's life's ambition - to provide solid proof of the biblical Joseph's travels in ancient Egypt. As an ex-pupil of Ann's father, Mark accepts and the two embark on a search for the tomb of the Pharoah Ra Hotep, said to have had some connection with Joseph. The trail to the tomb is fraught with intrigue, betrayal, murder, and the possibility that the tomb itself has been emptied of all its artifacts by ancient looters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Budget
$2.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.3M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Taylor
as Mark Brandon
Eleanor Parker
as Ann Barclay Mercedes
Carlos Thompson
as Philip Mercedes
Kurt Kasznar
as Hamed Backhour
Victor Jory
as Tuareg Chief
Leon Askin
as Valentine Arko, Antique Dealer
Aldo Silvani
as Father Anthimos
Samia Gamal
as Dancer
Laurette Luez
as Native Girl
Rushdy Abaza
as Robed Man (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,065,000
- Revenue
- $3,305,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley of the Kings about?
Hard-boiled archeologist Mark Brandon is searching for ancient tombs in Egypt when he is approached by beautiful Ann Mercedes, who convinces him to help her fulfill her deceased father's life's amb...
Who directed Valley of the Kings?
Valley of the Kings was directed by Robert Pirosh.
How long is Valley of the Kings?
Valley of the Kings has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Valley of the Kings released?
Valley of the Kings was released on July 21, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Valley of the Kings?
The main cast of Valley of the Kings includes Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, Carlos Thompson, Kurt Kasznar, Victor Jory.