The Ten Commandments (1956) — 2-Disc Widescreen DVD Edition — Used
Experience Cecil B. DeMille's sweeping biblical epic, The Ten Commandments, starring Charlton Heston as Moses. Raised in the royal court of Egypt, Moses discovers his Hebrew heritage, defies Pharaoh Rameses and leads his people toward freedom. From the plagues of Egypt and the dramatic parting of the Red Sea to the revelation at Mount Sinai, this landmark film brings an unforgettable story to the screen with a spectacular cast, grand sets and groundbreaking visual effects.
Cast & Filmmakers
- Charlton Heston — Moses
- Yul Brynner — Rameses II
- Anne Baxter — Nefretiri
- Edward G. Robinson — Dathan
- Yvonne De Carlo — Sephora
- Debra Paget — Lilia
- John Derek — Joshua
- Vincent Price — Baka
- Director and producer: Cecil B. DeMille
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- This was Cecil B. DeMille's final film as director.
- DeMille previously directed a silent version of The Ten Commandments in 1923.
- The film won the Academy Award for Best Special Effects.
- Charlton Heston's son Fraser portrayed the infant Moses.
- The film is remembered for its monumental production design and the Red Sea sequence.
Edition Details
- Original film year: 1956
- Format: DVD — 2 discs, widescreen
- UPC: 097361550879
- Studio: Paramount Pictures
- Genre: Biblical Epic / Historical Drama
- Rating: G
- Condition: Used / Pre-owned
- Note: This is the two-disc DVD edition, distinct from the 50th Anniversary Collection and other editions.
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