The Egyptian

Synopsis: In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues, and bizarre secrets are revealed to him, he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth. Short on historical accuracy but strong on plot and characterization.
Director(s): Michael Curtiz
Production: 20th Century Fox Film Corporation
  Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win.
 
IMDB:
6.6
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Year:
1954
139 min
1,021 Views


The EGYPTIAN

Adaptation, and correction

Today, the glory of ancient Egypt,

are the ruins and ashes.

And that, most of all

ancient civilizations of the earth

was full of darkness

and mystery.

These monuments powerful

tell of a people,

that once ruled the world.

The creators of a civilization

never surpassed in beauty and splendor.

But the Egyptians were not only

builders of monuments ...

were also humans and no

little different from us.

This is the story of a man

who lived in ancient

Land of the Nile.

Thirty-three centuries.

I, Sinuhe the Egyptian

I write this ...

in my place of exile,

the shores of the Red Sea.

There is on earth,

a place more desolate.

Soon the jackals

and the vultures

make a poor meal

what's left of me.

No monument marks

my place of rest.

Just leave it:

The story of my life.

I have lived fully and deeply.

I experienced the passion, sin

and even murder.

Is that you must judge me.

Have to weigh,

good versus evil,

passion against tenderness,

crime against charity,

pleasure against pain.

I started life as

and I'm done:
himself.

Sailed alone in the heart of the Nile ...

in a boat of reeds and tar

and tied with us as a hunter.

It was thus used to Thebes

get rid of their unwanted children.

I grew up on the seafront of the city ...

the house of my parents,

I had rescued from river.

My father had lived there

by choice ...

because he was also by choice,

doctor of the poor of the city.

The rich he could get

high fees ...

Because at Thebes

he was the only master

in the ancient art of head open.

Prepare a little more wine

with medicine.

Afraid, Sinuhe?

Good

It should never fear death.

In our office, death

is a usual companion.

But this time we deceive.

Look.

This tiny sliver of bone

is pressing the brain.

When removing it,

he will speak again.

walk and live.

Why father? Why?

Nobody knows.

From the beginning he avoided

entire company.

I used to wander alone

the Nile ...

Until the day came

entering the School of Life

At the School of Life ...

young people were trained

chosen from Egypt.

Future scientists and philosophers,

statesmen and generals.

All learning of Egypt,

was based on the custody of the Gods.

For ten years, to serve them in school

and won the right

being called a doctor.

I learned to bend my body

before them

that was all.

My mind still

was the question:

Why?

Sinuhe ...

care, the priests!

The health of our colleague

school Horemheb

The best fencer,

the best rider ...

the athlete faster and

the strongest fighter.

and also the first to say that.

If you speak well of yourself,

nobody will do it for you.

I learned this from the Gods.

They drank for who I am,

now drink so I will be.

For the day will come that will bear

Whip Golden

and you all will lead to war.

Hey, is not drinking, my friend.

- Wine!

- He's had enough.

Never enough for friends.

He finishes the night in some gutter

with his throat cut.

You are under my protection.

When your future!

Look at the doctor's brilliant!

This disease of dizziness.

Can I help you?

The same as always.

Do not throw things at my friend!

It's alive!

Who is he?

A stubborn fool, but is

my best friend.

So take him home.

A maid in a tavern does not give orders

the son of Falcon.

The son of a manufacturer of cheese!

Take it home!

Good evening, doctor!

Your friend is a fool,

not you.

Why does not anyone answer me

when I ask "why"?

Come, let us

How did she know that your

father was a manufacturer of cheese?

The queen of cities,

Thebes of the hundred gates ...

capital of the world.

After my graduation

School of Life

established myself as

doctor on the coast ...

away from the house of my father ...

so as not to steal his patients.

But I found that

even the poorest of patients ...

come to port

a doctor so young.

I had to go into the streets, look for them.

It's too late for that.

Come here in the shade.

Here, sit down!

Can I help you.

In some cases blindness

can be cured with a needle.

No doctor can

catch my eye.

My first love started

when I drank a pitcher of beer,

and the filling of a new

way that displeased him.

And what is your problem?

Nothing, I'm as strong as

My name is Kaptah,

and decided to be his servant.

Even if I needed one,

could not pay,

and even that could not be

a ragged beggar.

Can be ragged,

but I'm smart.

I am strong and friendly ...

know and read.

You are absolutely right, I am

a poor set up.

But it is a poor doctor

and not find anything better.

Obey their orders ...

can beat me when

there is a reason ...

in return I will steal from you,

when there is a reason too.

Then admits he is a thief?

We are all thieves. Only

rogue deny it.

I will improve your reputation.

People will say:

"Should be a good doctor

since they can afford a servant "

With an eye?

Everyone will say:

"Must be a bad doctor

since it did not heal his own creation "

I will say that when I bought

me was totally blind,

and recovered

half of my vision.

Love you!

Love you!

Love, love!

Master, come quick!

Come quick!

Look! It's your chance!

I told him he would make his reputation.

Come on everybody!

Come here and watch!

Summer wonders what his

eyes ever beheld.

The Gods in person, taught

his art my master.

He knows the ancient spells and

and potions of our ancestors.

Come and watch!

Someone bring water.

Here's the water.

Dampen a cloth and

press it between his lips.

I need to fire

purify my instruments.

Fire, bring fire to the

worker of miracles!

The fire is not required. Is dead.

Watch wisdom

and the piety of my love!

In order that this poor soul,

is not forced to limp to

the rest of your life with one foot ...

My master gave him

the gift of death.

Nobody could have saved him.

Save it?

For what?

Then the young doctor

is still asking "why"?

Amo ...

this is a dangerous woman.

Dangerous?

See in your eyes, look

the ewe for you ...

your ram ...

Watch your eyes, love,

her mind only thinks about ...

to break the jar with

you, in marriage.

Not even know your name.

His name was Merit.Era

an employee of the tavern ...

who could not read or write.

She loved me for life ...

but just discovered this ...

when it was too late.

People of Thebes!

Ask for mercy to the gods.

The pharaoh is dead.

They are whining all night.

Do these fools think that

Pharaoh can bring back?

Why not take home?

Is dawning.

What's wrong with him?

Denied his appointment

guard at the palace ...

because of its offspring.

No need to download the voice,

about what they are talking about.

Yes, I was refused.

Refused because of my

offspring.

And look at those who were admitted!

idiots affected and perfumed

carrying umbrellas

and sing like birds.

How long until dawn?

An hour, maybe.

Have you ever hunted lions?

No.

I saw a male

mane of black,

drinking in a pool yesterday.

But if he never hunted lions ...

He is under my protection,

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