Sphinx

Starring: Down, Lesley-Anne and Langella, Frank

Lesley-Anne Down (Upstairs Downstairs), Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon) and John Gielgud (Arthur) star in this occult-tinged thriller based on the best seller by Robin Cook (Coma, Outbreak). Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner (Patton), Sphinx bristles with peril and shines with the eye-dazzling landmarks of ancient Egypt -- as well as a close up look at the lavish treasures of Tutankhamen, filmed with special permission. A determined young anthropologist (Down) has come across a clue leading to a long-forgotten royal tomb. And pays no mind to the notion that Egypt's last undiscovered treasure may carry a curse -- and perhaps that there may be some black marketeers eager to sustain the illusion of such a curse in a fashion as terrifying as any scary ancient legend.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 883316236970
• Release Date: June 2011
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Publisher: Allied Vaughn
• Director: Schaffner, Franklin
• Starring: Down, Lesley-Anne, Langella, Frank
• Runtime: 1 hour, 58 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: DVD
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 5.4"

Customer Reviews

A well-done and good-paced mystery.

Based on a Robin Cook book. There is murder, mystery, and intrigue in present-day Egypt. You cannot tell the good guys from the bad. Lesley-Anne Down as Erica Baron is right in the middle of things, and she won't "stay in the car". Erica found an old lady who is hiding a papyrus that shows what might be a hidden tomb or treasure. There are some tense moments when she witnesses murder, hides for her life, is interrogated by the local authorities, and is befriended by Ahmed Khazzan. Frank Langella is convincing as Ahmed Khazzan, the Egyptian authority and friend of those who are legal, but if you are not, then watch out. This is one of those movies that you will be compelled into repeated viewing.