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The Ten Commandments

"The greatest event in motion picture history!"

1956-10-05
7.767
en 220m
DramaHistory
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

Novel

J.H. Ingraham

Novel

A.E. Southon

Novel

Dorothy Clarke Wilson

Screenplay

Æneas MacKenzie

Screenplay

Jesse Lasky Jr.

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Status

Released

Revenue

$122,700,000

Budget

$13,000,000

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Motion Picture Associates

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