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For sheer pageantry and spectacle, few motion pictures can claim to equal the splendor of Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 remake of his epic The Ten Commandments. 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 (Charlton Heston), once favored in the Pharaoh's (Yul Brynner) household, who turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom. With a rare on-screen introduction by Cecil B. DeMille himself, this unforgettable movie experience is enhanced by a Dolby surround stereo soundtrack.
"...a monumental spectacle and a delightful extravagance." John J. Puccio, DVDTown.com
"Vivid storytelling at its best..." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
Editor's Note
This spectacular biblical epic from legendary showman Cecil B. DeMille tells the story of Moses from his infancy to the triumphant moment when he led the Israelites out of captivity in Egypt. The film begins as the pharaoh's daughter (Yvonne De Carlo) discovers the abandoned infant Moses and takes him to the shelter of her family. Charlton Heston stars as the young man raised by the pharaoh as an Egyptian prince. Moses is righteous and kind, the favored successor to the kingdom, which results in the deep-seated jealousy of Prince Rameses (Yul Brynner). Rameses and Moses compete for the throne and the love of the young princess, Nefretiri (Anne Baxter), until Moses learns the truth about his origins and joins the Jewish slaves in their fight for freedom. After receiving the Ten Commandments from God, Moses helps free the Jews from the pharaoh's tyrannical rule, surmounting all obstacles in his way--including the parting of the Red Sea, in one of the movie's most famous scenes. Cecil B. DeMille's extravagant final film--and remake of his silent 1923 version--is a legendary combination of the master showman's love of historical realism, spectacle, lavish scenic design, and dizzying crowd sequences. The exodus alone is a stunning feat of modern cinema, featuring thousands of actors trekking through the arid desert as Pharaoh's chariots chase after them.
| Features | Interactive Menus | | News Reel: The Ten Commadments--Premiere In New York | | Trailers | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English | | Commentary By Katherine Orrison, The Author Of Written In Stone: Making Cecil B. DeMille's Epic, The Ten Commandments | | 6-Part Documentary: Moses, The Chosen People, Land Of The Pharaohs, The Paramount Lot, The Score, Mr. DeMille | | Widescreen Version Enhanced For 16:9 TVs | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround; French Mono |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 3/9/2004 |
| Running Time: 220 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1956 | | Catalog ID: 050284 | | UPC: 00097360502848 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1956) |  | John P. Fulton, Winner, Best Effects, Special Effeects | | | Cecil B. DeMille, Nominee, Best Picture |
| Memorable Quotes| "Let my people go!"----Moses (Charlton Heston) to Pharaoh (Yul Brynner) |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"...Laughs, thrills, and a cheap, secular sort of wonderment....Genuinely dramatic work..." -- Rating: B 09/17/1999 pp.84-5Los Angeles Times
"...The prologue has tremendous sweep and scale..." 12/31/1998 p.C16 Entertainment Weekly
"It's well-made, kitschy fun put across by special effects that retain a thrilling visual power..." 03/05/2004 p.54-5 Uncut
"[It] remains the definitive Biblical epic." 09/01/2004 p.138 |
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