Plot
Professor David Pollock is an expert in ancient Arabic hieroglyphics. A Middle Eastern Prime Minister convinces Pollock to infiltrate the organization of a man named Beshraavi, who is involved in a plot against the Prime Minister. The nature of the plot is believed to be found in a hieroglyphic code. Beshraavi's mistress, Yasmin Azir is a beautiful mystery who becomes intertwined in the plot. Pollock needs her help, but she repeatedly double crosses him in one escapade after another, he can't decide on who she is working for. Ultimately working together, Pollock and Yasmin decipher the message and set out to stop an assassination of the Prime Minister.
Written by
Julian Mitchell, Stanley Price, Peter Stone
Directed by
Stanley Donen
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Stanley Donen Films, Universal Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
Won 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 4 nominations total