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Arabesque

1966 · Movie · 105 min · ★ 6.3 · 69% critics

ThrillerComedyMysteryAction

An Oxford professor who specializes in ancient hieroglyphics is pulled into an international conspiracy after a coded message hints at a political assassination. As he races to decipher the clues, he’s drawn into a dangerous web of shifting loyalties, red herrings, and romance, never quite sure who is helping him—or setting him up.

Also known as Stanley Donen's Arabesque

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Details
Years
1966
Release date
1966-05-04
Language
English
Runtime
105 min
Critic score
69/100
TMDB rating
6.3/10 (183 votes)
Box office
$5,000,000
Budget
$4,800,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a stylish, light spy-romance with playful suspense, glamorous escapism, and plenty of twists, especially if you liked Charade or Mirage; Not for you if convoluted plots and dated elements frustrate you.

Pros: glamorous spy-romance fun; brisk pace and wit; memorable set pieces | Cons: convoluted, holey plot; uneven tone and humor; some weak performances

Themes

  • london, england
  • spy
  • professor
  • body double
  • political assassination
  • political intrigue
  • hieroglyph
  • cipher
  • spy thriller
  • woman spy

Cast & crew

Directed by Stanley Donen