Buried gold, murder in the sand, and a Cairo whodunit with a Eurospy twist.
SECRET OF THE SPHINX
A group of people meet under strange circumstances and one by one they are murdered. Thomas wants to retrieve hidden gold bullion and persuades Helene to off her scientist husband whose expedition hampers Thomas' scheme.
Quick Answer
Secret of the Sphinx is a 1964 Egypt-Italy-Germany adventure, crime, horror, and thriller film directed by Duccio Tessari about a group drawn together by hidden gold, murder, and suspicion around an archaeological dig in Cairo.
Programmer's Pick
If you like your archaeological digs with a side of murder and double-crosses, Secret of the Sphinx dusts off the gold standard for Eurocrime. Tony Russel and Maria Perschy navigate a Cairo where the only thing buried deeper than the loot is the body count.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Duccio Tessari
- Writers
- Guido Zurli, Duccio Tessari
- Release
- 1964
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Country
- Egypt, Italy, Germany
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- La esfinge sonríe antes de morir, Du grisbi au Caire, Londinon, i Sfinga gela protou pethani, Heiße Spur Kairo-London, Original title: La Sfinge sorride prima di morire - Stop Londra
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
The film fuses Italian Giallo mystery elements with the adventure of archaeological Egypt, creating a unique hybrid of suspense and setting.
A Lloyd's of London agent in Cairo adds Eurospy flavor, with insurance plots and undercover investigations woven through the whodunit.
The search for stolen gold drives the plot, mixing greed, betrayal, and criminal scheming among the archaeological ruins.
Featuring actors from Italy, Egypt, and Germany, the film brings together diverse talent for a truly cross-border crime adventure.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Archaeological dig unearths hidden loot
Murderous scheme among group
Group members are killed one by one
Cairo and Egyptian excavation sites
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Secret of the Sphinx? +
Secret of the Sphinx was directed by Duccio Tessari.
How long is Secret of the Sphinx? +
Secret of the Sphinx has a runtime of 95 minutes.
What genre is Secret of the Sphinx? +
Secret of the Sphinx is an adventure, crime, horror, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Secret of the Sphinx? +
Secret of the Sphinx is available to stream on SassyFlix.
How is the hidden gold discovered during the archaeological dig? +
The gold, originally stolen in a bank robbery, comes back to light when archaeological excavations uncover chests containing the loot.
What role does Thomas play in the scheme surrounding the gold? +
Thomas is intent on retrieving the hidden gold bullion and persuades Hélène to eliminate her husband, whose expedition impedes Thomas' plan.
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