Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
Practical Effects
Parted Red Sea: 30,000 gallons of water, zero CGI.
Production
Built own fake Egypt in the California desert.
Costume
Edith Head's 4,000 costumes, all extra AF.
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Charlton Heston was so committed he learned to use a shepherd's crook like a boss, then forgot and accidentally used it to knock over props constantly.
This was DeMille's second crack at Moses—he made a silent version in 1923 and basically spent 33 years planning his glow-up. The man had NOTES.
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