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Omar Khayyam

Riding high with spectacular action and excitement !
Aug 23, 1957 · 1h 41m
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Romance
Adventure

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In the 11th century Seljuk Empire, Persian poet and mathematician Omar Khayyam's lover marries the Shah but the Shah, whose life is threatened by a sect of assassins, appoints Omar royal advisor.

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CAST

Cornel Wilde
Omar Khayyam
Michael Rennie
Hasani Sabah
Debra Paget
Sharain
John Derek
Prince Malik
Raymond Massey
The Shah
Yma Sumac
Karina
Margaret Hayes
Queen Zarada
Joan Taylor
Yaffa
Directed by William Dieterle

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
—
Production
Paramount Pictures
Country
US

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