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David Macaulay: Pyramid

David Macaulay: Pyramid

David Macaulay: Pyramid

1989•57m•

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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.

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David Macaulay

David Macaulay

Host

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

Hordedef (voice)

Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed

Ankhaf (voice)

John Hurt

John Hurt

Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)

Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

Mersyankh (voice)

Geoffrey Matthews

Geoffrey Matthews

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

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

Djedefre / Scout (voice)

Sarah Bullen

Sarah Bullen

Henutsen (voice)

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)

Peter Pacey

Peter Pacey

Khafre / Guard (voice)

Ysanne Churchman

Ysanne Churchman

Meritities / Boy Khafre (voice)

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Direction

Director: Larry Klein

Writing

Writer: Mark Olshaker
Book: David Macaulay

Production

Producer: Mark Olshaker
Producer: Larry Klein
Executive Producer: Ray Hubbard

Keywords

egyptpyramidarchitectureconstructionancient egyptdesign

Did You Know?

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The film was directed by Larry Klein.

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The screenplay was written by Mark Olshaker.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt0795366.

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David Macaulay: Pyramid

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