The Making of The Ten Commandments

The Making of The Ten Commandments

The Making of The Ten Commandments

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The Making of The Ten Commandments

2003

1h 20m

8.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Go behind the scenes of the beloved biblical epic The Ten Commandments, starring Charlton Heston as Moses and directed by legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, who also introduces this documentary. Visit the sets in Egypt, where the Old Testament scenes were acted out, and watch newsreel footage of the gala Hollywood premiere. Also included is a compilation of clips from biblical films called "Hollywood Looks at the Bible."

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11 members

Acting

Charlton Heston

Self (archive footage)

Charlton Heston

Acting

Anne Baxter

Self (archive footage)

Anne Baxter

Acting

Yul Brynner

Self (archive footage)

Yul Brynner

Directing

Cecil B. DeMille

Self

Cecil B. DeMille

Acting

Debra Paget

Self (archive footage)

Debra Paget

Acting

John Derek

Self (archive footage)

John Derek

Acting

Yvonne De Carlo

Self (archive footage)

Yvonne De Carlo

Acting

Martha Scott

Self (archive footage)

Martha Scott

Acting

Nina Foch

Self (archive footage)

Nina Foch

Acting

Cedric Hardwicke

Self (archive footage)

Cedric Hardwicke

Acting

Judith Anderson

Self (archive footage)

Judith Anderson

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