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The Ten Commandments (1956)

โ€œThe greatest event in motion picture history!โ€

7.8/10 ยท 1,886 votes 3h 40m g DramaHistory

#3 of 11 films from 1956 #401 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille ยท Written by Jesse Lasky Jr., J.H. Ingraham, A.E. Southon, Dorothy Clarke Wilson

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Overview

Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

Cast

Charlton Hestonas Moses
Yul Brynneras Rameses
Anne Baxteras Nefretiri
Edward G. Robinsonas Dathan
Yvonne De Carloas Sephora
Debra Pagetas Lilia
John Derekas Joshua
Cedric Hardwickeas Sethi
Nina Fochas Bithiah
Martha Scottas Yochabel
Judith Andersonas Memnet
Vincent Priceas Baka
John Carradineas Aaron
Olive Deeringas Miriam

Facts

Release dateOctober 5, 1956
Runtime220 min (3h 40m) โ€” longer as the 1956 average of 122 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$13,000,000
Box office$122,700,000 (9.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0049833

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Questions

How long is The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments runs 220 minutes (3h 40m), which is long for a drama โ€” plan for it.
Is The Ten Commandments worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 1,886 votes, which places it #3 of 11 films released in 1956 in this index (top 82%) and #401 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in The Ten Commandments?
Charlton Heston as Moses; Yul Brynner as Rameses; Anne Baxter as Nefretiri; Edward G. Robinson as Dathan; Yvonne De Carlo as Sephora; Debra Paget as Lilia.
What is The Ten Commandments rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Ten Commandments?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/58344.

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