# The Ten Commandments (1956)

> A monumental biblical epic follows Moses from royal adoption to prophetic leader of a people seeking freedom from Egypt.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3666

## Facts

- Runtime: 220 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Cecil B. DeMille
- Cast: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo, Debra Paget, John Derek, Cedric Hardwicke
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049833/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: grand, reverent, dramatic, classic cinema night, religious holiday viewing

## Synopsis

A timeless tale of faith and freedom unfolds as one man answers a divine call.

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