Omar Khayyam
Romance
Adventure
Riding high with spectacular action and excitement !
In the 11th century Seljuk Empire, Persian poet and mathematician Omar Khayyam's lover marries the Shah but the Shah, whose life is threatened by a sect of assassins, appoints Omar royal advisor.
1957-08-23
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Cast
Director
William Dieterle
Cornel Wilde as Omar Khayyam
Michael Rennie as Hasani Sabah
Debra Paget as Sharain
John Derek as Prince Malik
Raymond Massey as The Shah
Yma Sumac as Karina
Margaret Hayes as Queen Zarada
Joan Taylor as Yaffa
Perry Lopez as Prince Ahmud
Sebastian Cabot as Nizam
Morris Ankrum as Sharain's Father
Abraham Sofaer as Tutush
Edward Platt as Jayhan
James Griffith as Buzorg
John Abbott as Yusuf
Dick Elliott as Tavern Keeper
Douglas Spencer as Pigeon Keeper
Peter Adams as Master Herald
Henry Brandon as Commander
Paul Picerni as Commander
Robert Tafur as Nobleman (uncredited)