The Egyptian (1954)

2h 19m United States of America

Plot

Set in the tumultuous eighteenth dynasty of ancient Egypt, Sinuhe, a destitute orphan, rises to prominence as an esteemed physician. Alongside his ally Horemheb, he serves the newly ascended Pharaoh. Amidst personal victories and heart-wrenching losses, Sinuhe navigates the treacherous waters of royal court politics. Throughout his journey, he confronts the profound questions about his identity and purpose that have haunted him since childhood, ultimately uncovering the truths that shape his destiny against the backdrop of a vibrant yet unstable era.