Plot Summary

How did ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid at Giza, joining two million blocks of heavy stone with amazing precision? Who were the leaders who built these enormous structures, and what did these tombs signify? Host David Macaulay explores the history, mythology, and religions of Egypt's people, combining live footage and animation. Take a rare look at the mummy of Ramses II and buried treasure in the sacred Valley of the Kings.

Movie Details

Original Title
David Macaulay: Pyramid
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

David Macaulay as Host

David Macaulay

Host

Derek Jacobi as Hordedef (voice)

Derek Jacobi

Hordedef (voice)

Brian Blessed as Ankhaf (voice)

Brian Blessed

Ankhaf (voice)

John Hurt as Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)

John Hurt

Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)

Siân Phillips as Mersyankh (voice)

Siân Phillips

Mersyankh (voice)

Geoffrey Matthews as Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)

Geoffrey Matthews

Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)

Tim Pigott-Smith as Djedefre / Scout (voice)

Tim Pigott-Smith

Djedefre / Scout (voice)

Sarah Bullen as Henutsen (voice)

Sarah Bullen

Henutsen (voice)

Timothy Spall as Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)

Timothy Spall

Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)

Peter Pacey as Khafre / Guard (voice)

Peter Pacey

Khafre / Guard (voice)

Ysanne Churchman as Meritities / Boy Khafre (voice)

Ysanne Churchman

Meritities / Boy Khafre (voice)

Production Companies

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