- “The Mummy” (1999): This adventure film takes place in Egypt and follows a group of explorers as they battle an ancient mummy.
- “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962): Although not entirely set in Egypt, this epic film showcases the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I, including scenes in Egypt.
- “Cleopatra” (1963): This historical drama portrays the life of the famous Egyptian queen Cleopatra, played by Elizabeth Taylor.
- “Death on the Nile” (1978): Based on Agatha Christie’s novel, this murder mystery is set aboard a Nile riverboat as a detective solves a mysterious killing.
- “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989): While not solely set in Egypt, the film features scenes where Indiana Jones embarks on an adventure to find the Holy Grail, including an action-packed encounter in Egypt.
- “The Four Feathers” (2002): Set during the late 19th century, this war drama follows an English army officer who resigns his post before an expedition to Egypt, causing his friends and fiancée to send him four white feathers.
- “Not Without My Daughter” (1991): Based on a true story, this film tells the gripping tale of an American woman who escapes with her daughter from Iran to Egypt to flee an abusive husband.
- “Battle of the Bulge” (1965): Although primarily set in the Ardennes region of Belgium, this World War II film includes scenes that depict the desert warfare in Egypt.
- “Spy Game” (2001): While the majority of the movie takes place elsewhere, there is a memorable sequence set in Cairo where two CIA agents navigate the complex espionage landscape.
- “The Ten Commandments” (1956): This epic biblical film tells the story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt, including various iconic scenes set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Egypt
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