1956 · 220 min · G

The Ten Commandments

Name: The Ten Commandments
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1956
Duration: 220 min
Cast: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille · Drama, History

The Ten Commandments (1956) is a Drama film, directed by Cecil B. DeMille set in Egypt during ancient times. It runs 220 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of faith / religion, freedom & oppression, and fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer

Elmer Bernstein

Cinematography

Loyal Griggs

Cast

Charlton HestonYul BrynnerAnne BaxterEdward G. RobinsonYvonne De CarloDebra PagetJohn DerekCedric Hardwicke

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Egypt

Setting

Desert Urban

When

Ancient

Premise & themes

Themes

Faith / Religion Freedom & Oppression Fate & Destiny

Tone

TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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