The Ten Commandments
"The greatest event in motion picture history!"
Originally released in 1956. The Ten Commandments is a drama/history film. directed by Cecil B. DeMille. With a runtime of 3h 40m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, and Anne Baxter
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
3h 40m
220 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (1,779 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$122.7M
9.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $122,700,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Motion Picture Associates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ten Commandments about?
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 li...
Who directed The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
How long is The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments has a runtime of 3 hours and 40 minutes (220 minutes total).
When was The Ten Commandments released?
The Ten Commandments was released on October 5, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ten Commandments?
The main cast of The Ten Commandments includes Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo.
Is The Ten Commandments worth watching?
The Ten Commandments has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 1,779 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.