The Ten Commandments

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 5, 1956

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Paramount,Motion Picture Associates,Paramount Pictures

Cast

Charlton Heston,Yul Brynner,Anne Baxter,Edward G. Robinson,Yvonne De Carlo,Debra Paget,John Derek,Cedric Hardwicke,Nina Foch,Martha Scottand 105 more

Director

Cecil B. DeMille

Writer

Jack Gariss,A.E. Southon,Fredric M. Frank,Jesse Lasky Jr.,J.H. Ingraham,Æneas MacKenzie,Dorothy Clarke Wilson

Producer

Cecil B. DeMille

Cinematography

Loyal Griggs

Music

Elmer Bernstein

Budget

$13,000,000

Revenue

$122,700,000

IMDb

tt0049833