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Sphinx (1980)

Director: Franklin J Schaffner

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From Time Out Film Guide

Scripted by John Byrum from a Robin Cook novel, this is basically Coma-goes-to-Egypt, with smuggling statuettes replacing smuggling live organs. Striking use of locations, but lousy script, uneasy heroine, and weak material. A clear case of a lame project that only a 'best selling' (ie. heavily pre-sold) novel could have financed. Avoid.

Author: MA 0000-00-00 00:00:00

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Director: Franklin J Schaffner

Producer: Stanley O'Toole

Cast: Lesley-Anne Down, Frank Langella, Maurice Ronet, John Gielgud, Vic Tablian, Martin Benson, John Rhys-Davies full cast

Duration: 118 mins


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