Description |
2 videodiscs (231 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
Blu-ray, widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround (English), mono (French, Portuguese, Spanish) ; requires Blu-ray player. |
Note |
Title from container. |
Cast |
Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter. |
Note |
"Based upon the Holy scriptures and other ancient and modern writings." |
Audience |
Rating: PG ; Canadian Home Video rating: PG. |
Note |
Originally released in 1956. |
Summary |
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. Once favored in the Pharaoh's bousehold, Moses turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom. No celebrating its 55th anniversary, this film has been fully restored. |
Note |
Academy Award winner. |
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Special features: commentary by Katherine Orrison ; Newsreel: The ten commandments premiere in New York ; theatrical trailers: 1956 "Making of" trailer/1966 trailer/1989 trailer. |
Credits |
Director, Cecil B. Demille. |
Language |
English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish dialogue; English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Moses (Biblical leader) -- Drama.
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Ten commandments -- Drama.
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Bible. Old Testament -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Religious films.
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Fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
DeMille, Cecil B. (Cecil Blount), 1881-1959.
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MacKenzie, Aeneas.
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Heston, Charlton.
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Brynner, Yul.
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Baxter, Anne.
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Motion Picture Associates.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Note |
French title: Dix commandements |
ISBN |
1415758069 |
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9781415758069 |
Standard No. |
097361435046 |
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097361435060 |
Music No. |
14350 Paramount Home Entertainment |
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