Arabesque

Gregory Peck and Sophia Loren star in this high-speed, high-class tale of Middle Eastern intrigue set in London. Produced and directed by Stanley Donen, the breezy, romantic thriller casts Peck as an Oxford professor of languages hired by a mysterious Arab oil magnate to decipher a secret message. When Peck unravels its real meaning and befriends Sophia Loren, the magnate's exotic but unpredictable companion, the chase is on. Filled with the stylish music of Henry Mancini, Arabesque is the rollicking adventure of a lifetime for every armchair globetrotter. (Umbrella Entertainment)