The Ten Commandments
Originally released in 1923. The Ten Commandments is a drama/history film. directed by Cecil B. DeMille. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Theodore Roberts, Charles De Rochefort, and Estelle Taylor
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (90 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Theodore Roberts
as Moses - The Lawgiver
Charles De Rochefort
as Rameses - the Magnificent: Prologue
Estelle Taylor
as Miriam - the Sister of Moses: Prologue
Julia Faye
as The Wife of Pharaoh
Pat Moore
as The Son of Pharaoh - Prologue
James Neill
as Aaron - Brother of Moses: Prologue
Lawson Butt
as Dathan - The Discontented
Clarence Burton
as The Taskmaster - Prologue
Noble Johnson
as The Bronze Man - Prologue
Edythe Chapman
as Mrs. Martha McTavish
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,800,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ten Commandments about?
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 co...
Who directed The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
How long is The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was The Ten Commandments released?
The Ten Commandments was released on November 23, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ten Commandments?
The main cast of The Ten Commandments includes Theodore Roberts, Charles De Rochefort, Estelle Taylor, Julia Faye, Pat Moore.