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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.
Directed by William Dieterle
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Released
August 23, 1957
1h 41m
English
Budget → Revenue
$3.0M → —

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

Perry Lopez
Prince Ahmud

Sebastian Cabot
Nizam

Morris Ankrum
Sharain's Father

Abraham Sofaer
Tutush

Edward Platt
Jayhan

James Griffith
Buzorg

John Abbott
Yusuf

Dick Elliott
Tavern Keeper

Douglas Spencer
Pigeon Keeper

Peter Adams
Master Herald

Henry Brandon
Commander
Kem Dibbs
Tutush's Guard