David Macaulay: Pyramid

David Macaulay: Pyramid (1989)

N/A 57 min Movie
DocumentaryHistory

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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Cast

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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