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An American expert in hieroglyphics travels to Oxford to decipher a cryptic message. He soon discovers that the message is of great import to a series of foreign spies and Middle Eastern leaders and finds himself at the center of an international conspiracy in this espionage drama.Special Features:DISC 1 (4KUHD): Brand New UHD SDR Master from Universal – From a 4K Scan of the Original Camera NegativeAudio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 AudioTriple-Layered UHD100 DiscOptional English Subtitles / DISC 2 (BLU-RAY): Brand New HD Master from Universal – From a 4K Scan of the Original Camera NegativeAudio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel ThompsonMusic by Mancini: Archival Featurette with Henry Mancini and Nationally Syndicated Columnist Leonard Feather (9:33)Theatrical Trailer (Restored in 2K and 2:35:1)Theatrical Teaser (Restored in 2K and 1.85:1)Television Trailer (Restored in 2K)5 TV Spots (Restored in 2K)Poster Gallery5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 AudioDual-Layered BD50 DiscOptional English Subtitles
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Arabesque (1966)
105 min
When a plot against a prominent Middle Eastern politician is uncovered, David Pollock, a professor of ancient hieroglyphics at Oxford University, is recruited to help expose the scheme. Pollock must find information believed to be in hieroglyphic code and must also contend with a mysterious man called Beshraavi. Meanwhile, Beshraavi's lover, Yasmin Azir, seems willing to aid Pollock -- but is she really on his side?

Arabesque (1966)
105 min
When a plot against a prominent Middle Eastern politician is uncovered, David Pollock, a professor of ancient hieroglyphics at Oxford University, is recruited to help expose the scheme. Pollock must find information believed to be in hieroglyphic code and must also contend with a mysterious man called Beshraavi. Meanwhile, Beshraavi's lover, Yasmin Azir, seems willing to aid Pollock -- but is she really on his side?