The Ten Commandments(1956)
“The greatest event in motion picture history!”
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.
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$123M
Cast
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
John Derek
as Joshua
Cedric Hardwicke
as Sethi
Nina Foch
as Bithiah
Martha Scott
as Yochabel
Judith Anderson
as Memnet
Vincent Price
as Baka
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
3h 40m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$123M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Motion Picture Associates
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ten Commandments?▼
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What is The Ten Commandments about?▼
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.
Who directed The Ten Commandments?▼
The Ten Commandments was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and released in 1956. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Ten Commandments?▼
The Ten Commandments has a runtime of 3 hours and 40 minutes (220 minutes total).
Who stars in The Ten Commandments?▼
The cast of The Ten Commandments includes Charlton Heston as Moses, Yul Brynner as Rameses, Anne Baxter as Nefretiri, Edward G. Robinson as Dathan, Yvonne De Carlo as Sephora and more.
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