The Great Pharaoh orders architech Vashtar to build him the highest pyramid in the world as his tomb. After fifteen years, the work slows as the treasury diminishes. The Pharaoh tries to exact tribute from Cypress, which is ruled by the beautiful and ruthless Princess Nellifer. Impressed with her abilities to charm, the Pharaoh marries her. But Mellifer plots to kill the ruling family - so she can rule Egypt.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
A lot of Sand:
If you never thought sand could be interesting then you should watch this movie. Of course it's not about sand, that would be boring. It's about a pharaoh who's decided to build a pyramid, and he wants it to be robber proof. He finds one of his captives, who was the best architect in his land, and instructs him to build the tomb. The architect does and in a most ingenius way provides the solution to the robber problem. That's where the sand comes in and it really is pretty cool. Along the way the... more info
Land of the Pharohs:
A highly entertaining picture (good story line, easy to follow and good performances by everyone)Background music adds a great deal.
Land of the Pharaohs:
I've always loved this movie...I think the dvd is fine quality...the movie is a little campy and the acting a little corny but well worth it...
camp classic:
Great morality tale, with interesting historically accurate touches. Wonderful for character studies, conflict, motivation, foreshadowing and irony. Joan Collins was perfect for the role!
