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The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 23, 1923

Runtime

2h 16m

Genres

Drama, Fantasy

User Score

65%

Original Title

The Ten Commandments

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Director

Cecil B. DeMille

Budget

$1,800,000

Description

The first part tells the story of Moses leading the Jews from Egypt to the Promised Land, his receipt of the tablets and the worship of the golden calf. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story set in San Francisco. Two brothers, rivals for the love of Mary, also come into conflict when John discovers Dan used shoddy materials to construct a cathedral.