THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956)

The odyssey of Moses is brought to majestic life by director Cecil B. DeMille in his star-studded rendition of the hallowed Old Testament story. As the adopted Egyptian prince turned Jewish Prophet, Charlton Heston is the embodiment of Biblical righteousness, smashing God's stone tablets in order to chasten his sacrilegious flock. Yul Brynner is the legendary tyrant Pharaoh Rameses, who lives to regret his vengeful pursuit of the Israelites.

"The Ten Commandments" qualifies as Director Cecil B. DeMille's unquestioned masterpiece.

The diverse cast includes: Yul Brynner, Charlton Heston, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo, Nina Foch, Vincent Price, John Carradine, and many others.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS was nominated for the Best Picture award.

The Ten Commandments Review

"It would take more than a man to lead the slaves from bondage. It would take a God."

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