Exodus(1960)
“The drama and the passion of one of the epic events of the twentieth century!”
Overview
Ari Ben Canaan, a passionate member of the Jewish paramilitary group Haganah, attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees on a dangerous voyage from Cyprus to Palestine on a ship named the Exodus. He faces obstruction from British forces, who will not grant the ship passage to its destination.
Director
Otto Preminger
Studio
Otto Preminger Films
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$20M
Cast
Paul Newman
as Ari Ben Canaan
Eva Marie Saint
as Kitty Fremont
Ralph Richardson
as Gen. Sutherland
Peter Lawford
as Maj. Caldwell
Lee J. Cobb
as Barak Ben Canaan
Sal Mineo
as Dov Landau
John Derek
as Taha
Hugh Griffith
as Mandria
Gregory Ratoff
as Lakavitch
Felix Aylmer
as Dr. Lieberman
David Opatoshu
as Akiva Ben Canaan
Jill Haworth
as Karen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
3h 28m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
Otto Preminger Films • United Artists • Carlyle-Alpina, S.A.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Exodus?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Exodus (1960).
What is Exodus about?▼
Ari Ben Canaan, a passionate member of the Jewish paramilitary group Haganah, attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees on a dangerous voyage from Cyprus to Palestine on a ship named the Exodus. He faces obstruction from British forces, who will not grant the ship passage to its destination.
Who directed Exodus?▼
Exodus was directed by Otto Preminger and released in 1960. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Exodus?▼
Exodus has a runtime of 3 hours and 28 minutes (208 minutes total).
Who stars in Exodus?▼
The cast of Exodus includes Paul Newman as Ari Ben Canaan, Eva Marie Saint as Kitty Fremont, Ralph Richardson as Gen. Sutherland, Peter Lawford as Maj. Caldwell, Lee J. Cobb as Barak Ben Canaan and more.
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