The Making of The Ten Commandments

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."

Directed by Todd Sokolove

Top cast

Charlton Heston

Self (archive footage)

Anne Baxter

Self (archive footage)

Yul Brynner

Self (archive footage)

Cecil B. DeMille

Self

Debra Paget

Self (archive footage)

John Derek

Self (archive footage)

Yvonne De Carlo

Self (archive footage)

Martha Scott

Self (archive footage)

Nina Foch

Self (archive footage)

Cedric Hardwicke

Self (archive footage)

Judith Anderson

Self (archive footage)

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