Salah Zulfikar, born in 1926 in Cairo, Egypt, transitioned from a police officer in the Egyptian Army to a prominent actor starting in 1955. His role in Secret of the Sphinx (1964) highlights his ability to navigate the thrilling landscapes of adventure cinema. Zulfikar's performances often blended charisma with a keen sense of dramatic tension, making him a notable figure in the Egyptian film industry until his passing in 1993. His work remains a significant part of the conversation surrounding cult and international cinema.
Secret of the Sphinx
Shot on location in Egypt, the story unfurls like an Italian Giallo as a group of people meet under strange circumstances, and one by one they are murdered. Gold is missing so you suspect a thief is trying to cover up his crime but that might be too obvious.
