Watch David Macaulay: Pyramid (1989) Official Trailer
0 / 10 IMDb January 4, 1989 0h 57m
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.
Director
Runtime
0h 57m
Release Date
January 4, 1989
Genre
Documentary, History
Status
Released
Writers
Producers
Cast
David Macaulay
as Host
Derek Jacobi
as Hordedef (voice)
Brian Blessed
as Ankhaf (voice)
John Hurt
as Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)
Siân Phillips
as Mersyankh (voice)
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Geoffrey Matthews
as Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)
Tim Pigott-Smith
as Djedefre / Scout (voice)
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Sarah Bullen
as Henutsen (voice)
Timothy Spall
as Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)
Peter Pacey
as Khafre / Guard (voice)
Ysanne Churchman
as Meritities / Boy Khafre (voice)
Production Companies
Unicorn Projects
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