Omar Khayyam
1957 · Movie · 101 min · ★ 5.8
Cornel Wilde plays Omar Khayyam, the legendary Persian soldier, mathematician, astronomer, poet, and one of history's most famous military strategists. Using his knowledge of chemistry, geology, and ancient Greek warfare devices, Khayyam crushes a monstrous conspiracy against the Shah and the Empire by setting loose the forces of nature in a spectacular highlight of the film.
Also known as The Life, Loves and Adventures of Omar Khayyam
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Details
- Years
- 1957
- Release date
- 1957-08-23
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 101 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (8 votes)
Themes
- poet
- biography
Cast & crew
Cornel Wilde
as Omar Khayyam
Michael Rennie
as Hasani Sabah
Debra Paget
as Sharain
John Derek
as Prince Malik
Raymond Massey
as The Shah
Yma Sumac
as Karina
Margaret Hayes
as Queen Zarada
Joan Taylor
as Yaffa
Perry Lopez
as Prince Ahmud
Sebastian Cabot
as Nizam
Directed by William Dieterle