CinemaOSMovie · 1989 · 0h 57m

David Macaulay: Pyramid

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How did ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid at Giza, joining two million blocks of heavy stone with amazing precision? Who were the leaders who built these enormous structures, and what did these tombs signify? Host David Macaulay explores the history, mythology, and religions of Egypt's people, combining live footage and animation. Take a rare look at the mummy of Ramses II and buried treasure in the sacred Valley of the Kings.

Directed byLarry Klein

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 57m
Language
EN
Released
January 4, 1989
Studios
Unicorn Projects

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
David Macaulay

David Macaulay

Host

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

Hordedef (voice)

Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed

Ankhaf (voice)

John Hurt

John Hurt

Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)

Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

Mersyankh (voice)

Geoffrey Matthews

Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

Djedefre / Scout (voice)

Sarah Bullen

Henutsen (voice)

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)

Peter Pacey

Peter Pacey

Khafre / Guard (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Larry Klein
Written by
Mark Olshaker
Mark Olshaker
Produced by
Larry Klein
Mark Olshaker
Mark Olshaker

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