Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile 1961

Overview

Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile is a 1961 Italian historical drama film, also known by its Italian title Nefertite, regina del Nilo. Directed by Fernando Cerchio, the production is categorized as a sword-and-sandal adventure drama. The film features an international cast including Jeanne Crain in the title role of Nefertiti, Vincent Price as Benakon, Edmund Purdom as Tumos, Amedeo Nazzari as Amenophis IV, and Liana Orfei as Merith. The narrative chronicles the rise and fall of the woman who eventually became known as Queen Nefertiti. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes and was released in Italy on September 20, 1961. The screenplay explores the life of the historical figure, with the plot described as playing wildly with events. As an archival record of 1960s Italian cinema, the film remains notable for its inclusion of American and British actors within its cast. The production is currently available for viewing through various media platforms as a historical drama.