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The Ten Commandments
UNITED STATES · 1956

The Ten Commandments

Cecil B. DeMille
liberation identity and heritage divine destiny redemption leadership
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Synopsis

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.

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