"The Ten Commandments" (1956)
mar 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Announcing, just in time for Easter, one of the most beloved biblical epics of historic proportions, Cecil B. DeMille's THE TEN COMMANDMENTS! Nearing a whopping four hours in runtime, this classic powerhouse tells the story of Moses, played by Charlton Heston, who escapes death as an infant, and is raised by a royal family in order to become a prince. Upon discovering his true heritage, Moses goes on a journey to reclaim his destiny as the liberator and leader of the Hebrew people, much to the disapproval and retaliation of his foster brother, Rameses!
3hr 40min
This beloved classic will be accompanied by special commentary from TCM hosts Robert Osborne or Ben Mankiewicz, who will provide insight, background and more, making this film come alive. For sheer pageantry and spectacle, few motion pictures can claim to equal the splendor of Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 epic, The Ten Commandments. Filmed in Egypt and the Sinai with one of the biggest sets ever constructed for a motion picture, the film tells the story of the life of Moses, once favored in the Pharaoh's household, who turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom.
