The ten commandments [videorecording] / Cecil B. DeMille's production ; directed by Cecil B. DeMille ; written for the screen by Aeneas Mackenzie ... [et al.] ; produced by Motion Picture Associates, Inc. ; a Paramount Picture.
Title from container. "Based upon the Holy scriptures and other ancient and modern writings." Originally released in 1956. Academy Award winner. Special features: commentary by Katherine Orrison ; Newsreel: The ten commandments premiere in New York ; theatrical trailers: 1956 "Making of" trailer/1966 trailer/1989 trailer. Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter.
Summary:
Filmed in Egypt and the Sinai with one of the biggest sets ever constructed for a motion picture, this version tells the story of the life of Moses. Once favored in the Pharaoh's bousehold, Moses turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom. No celebrating its 55th anniversary, this film has been fully restored.
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