The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

7.8IMDb Score
Released:1956-10-05
Genre:Drama, History
Duration:220 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Cecil B. DeMille
Actors:Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo
Production:Paramount Pictures, Motion Picture Associates

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.

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