Omar Khayyam (also released as The Life, Loves and Adventures of Omar Khayyam and The Loves of Omar Khayyam) is an American film directed by William Dieterle that was filmed in 1956 (mostly on the Paramount lot) and released in 1957. It stars Cornel Wilde as Omar Khayyam, the eponymous Persian poet, Michael Rennie as Hasani Sabah and famous exotica singer Yma Sumac as Karina. It was the final film to be scored by Victor Young, who died before the film's release. Plot Cast Cornel Wilde as Omar Khayyam Michael Rennie as Hasani Sabah Debra Paget as Sharain John Derek as Prince Malik Raymond Massey as the Shah Yma Sumac as Karina Margaret Hayes as Queen Zarada Joan Taylor as Yaffa Sebastian Cabot as the Nizam Perry Lopez as Prince Ahmud Morris Ankrum as Imam Nowaffak Abraham Sofaer as Tutush Edward Platt as Jayhan See also List of American films of 1957 References External links 1957 films American biographical films Works about Omar Khayyam Films scored by Victor Young Films directed by William Dieterle Films set in Iran Films set in the 11th century Films shot in California Paramount Pictures films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films