Pharaoh (1966): Cast
Pharaoh is a 1966 historical drama directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz, starring Ryszard Ronczewski as Eunane, Stanisław Milski and Leonard Andrzejewski. It is based on Pharaoh by Bolesław Prus. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 31m (151 min)
- Director
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Original language
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Polish - Studio
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr
- Based on
- Pharaoh by Bolesław Prus
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pharaoh About?
The premise of Pharaoh without spoilers, adapted from Pharaoh by Bolesław Prus.
Set in 5000 B.C. ancient Egypt, the film follows the young and ambitious Pharaoh Ramses XIII as he confronts the entrenched clergy who dominate the kingdom’s politics and treasury. Though inexperienced, Ramses battles a powerful priestly clan seeking to control the state, igniting a dramatic struggle of love, power, and survival.
Pharaoh Themes & Keywords
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- pharaoh
- epic
- ancient egypt
- battle
- priest
- egyptian soldier
- canal
- destroying a canal
- father son relationship
- death of a pharaoh
- tragic event
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- spectacle
- parable
- egyptian history
- female nudity
- nudity
- egypt
- temple
- chariot
- pyramid
- bare chested male
- eclipse
- one word title
- power
- religion
- death of father
- based on novel
Pharaoh Cast & Characters
Ryszard Ronczewski leads the cast as Eunane, with Stanisław Milski as High Priest Mefres and Leonard Andrzejewski as Tehenna. Directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Ryszard Ronczewski as Eunane
- Stanisław Milski as High Priest Mefres
- Leonard Andrzejewski as Tehenna
- Wiesława Mazurkiewicz as Nikrotis
Also Starring in Pharaoh
· 22 more- Jerzy Zelnik Ramesses XIII / Lycon
- Mieczysław Voit Priest of Seth
- Barbara Brylska Kama
- Jerzy Block Fellach
- Kazimierz Opaliński Beroes
- Lucyna Winnicka Priestess at Ramesses XII's mummification (uncredited)
- Piotr Pawłowski Herhor
- Ewa Krzyżewska Hebron
- Edward Rączkowski Dagon
- Wiktor Grotowicz Nitager
- Jarosław Skulski Sargon
- Emir Buczacki Thutmose
- Alfred Łodziński Hiram
- Leszek Herdegen Pentuer
- Jerzy Kozłowski
- Krystyna Mikołajewska Sarah
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- Bronisław Dardziński
- Andrzej Girtler Ramses XII
- Józef Czerniawski Mentezufis
- Marian Nosek Rabsun
- Bohdan Janiszewski High Priest, Guardian of the Labirynth
- Jerzy Fidler
More from Jerzy Kawalerowicz
More films directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz, best-rated first: Quo Vadis?, Austeria, Death of a President and Maddalena.
Pharaoh Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pharaoh.
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Movies Like Pharaoh
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Exodus: Gods and Kings, The Egyptian and Land of the Pharaohs.
Pharaoh FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Pharaoh, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pharaoh?
Pharaoh runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
When was Pharaoh released?
Pharaoh was released on March 11, 1966.
Who directed Pharaoh?
Pharaoh was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
More films by Jerzy Kawalerowicz Who is in the cast of Pharaoh?
Pharaoh stars Ryszard Ronczewski as Eunane, Stanisław Milski as High Priest Mefres and Leonard Andrzejewski as Tehenna, among 26 credited actors.
Is Pharaoh based on a book?
Yes. Pharaoh is adapted from Pharaoh by Bolesław Prus.
Does Pharaoh have a post-credit scene?
No. Pharaoh has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pharaoh in?
The original language of Pharaoh is Polish.
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