---
title: "Sphinx"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sphinx-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 47890
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Sphinx (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sphinx-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sphinx is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Adventure, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Orion Pictures, S & L Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An Egyptologist encounters danger and discovery during her trip to Egypt."

### Why Watch
- Features an undiscovered Egyptian treasure
- Blends mystery and adventure in Egypt

### Caveats & Content Note
- Involves themes of murder and betrayal
- Contains a mummy's curse
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains thrilling themes of murder, theft, and betrayal.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, mystery, thriller, suspense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/sphinx-1981#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Franklin J. Schaffner
- **Networks / Studios**: Orion Pictures, S & L Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lesley-Anne Down** as *Erica Baron*
- **Frank Langella** as *Akmed Khazzan*
- **Maurice Ronet** as *Yvon Mageot*
- **John Gielgud** as *Abdu-Hamdi*
- **Vic Tablian** as *Khalifa*
- **Martin Benson** as *Mohammed*
- **John Rhys-Davies** as *Stephanos Markoulis*
- **Nadim Sawalha** as *Gamal*
- **Saeed Jaffrey** as *Selim*
- **William Hootkins** as *Don, Tour Guide*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Sphinx released?
The film was released on 02/11/1981 in the US.

### Q: What genres does Sphinx belong to?
It belongs to the adventure, mystery, and thriller genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of Sphinx?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes.

### Q: Who is the main character in Sphinx?
The main character is Egyptologist Erica Baron.

### Q: What does Erica Baron encounter during her trip?
She finds murder, theft, betrayal, love, and a mummy's curse.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sphinx — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/47890)
- [The Sphinx (1933) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/83799-the-sphinx/prehled/)
- [Sphinx 69% (2024) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3146581-sphinx)
- [Sphinx (1990) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/sphinx-1990)

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