The Ten Commandments

[1956, Movie]

The Ten Commandments: Review

The Ten Commandments, Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner

This was Cecil B. DeMille's last film, and, appropriately, the master of the biblical epic concluded his career with a larger-than-life production, packed with enormous crowd scenes, lavish spectacles, strong-willed men and their devoted women, and wide-screen special effects. It's the story of Moses (Charlton Heston) and the Jewish Exodus from Egypt, and it's all orchestrated with dazzling brilliance. Read the complete review for The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments: Cast & Details

Year: 1956
Rated NR

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Cast
Charlton Heston: Moses
Yul Brynner: Rameses
Anne Baxter: Nefretiri
Edward G. Robinson: Dathan
Yvonne De Carlo: Sephora
Debra Paget: Lilia

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The Ten Commandments: TV Guide News

Film Icon Charlton Heston Dead at 84 | Movie News | 4/6/2008
Charlton Heston, an Oscar winner for his 1958 performance as Ben-Hur and well-known for his portrayals of such figures as Moses, Michelangelo and El Cid, died Saturday night at age 84, with his wife Lydia at his side. A family spokesman declined to comment on the cause of death, but Heston in 2002 was revealed to have symptoms consistent with Alzheimer's disease."Charlton Heston was seen by the world as larger than life," his family said in a statement. "He was known for his chiseled jaw, broad shoulders and resonating voice, and, of course, for the roles he played. No one could ask for a fuller life than his. No man could have given more to his family, to his profession, and to his country."The actor's publicist tells the AP, "If Hollywood had a Mt. Rushmore, Heston's face would be on it. He was a heroic figure that I don't think exists to the same degree in Hollywood today."Off-screen, Heston served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, chairman of the American Film Institute,... read more
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