The ten commandments / Cecil B. DeMille's production ; directed by Cecil B. DeMille ; written for the screen by Aeneas Mackenzie [and others] ; produced by Motion Picture Associates, Inc. ; a Paramount Picture.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2011] |
| Description | 2 videodiscs (231 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | DeMille, Cecil B. (Cecil Blount), 1881-1959. |
| Other author/creator | MacKenzie, Aeneas. |
| Other author/creator | Heston, Charlton. |
| Other author/creator | Brynner, Yul. |
| Other author/creator | Baxter, Anne. |
| Other author/creator | Motion Picture Associates. |
| Other author/creator | Paramount Pictures Corporation. |
| Other author/creator | Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm) |
| Uniform title | Ten commandments (Motion picture : 1956) |
| Variant title | French title: Dix commandements |
| Abstract | Filmed in Egypt and the Sinai with one of the biggest sets ever constructed for a motion picture, this version tells the story of the life of Moses. Once favored in the Pharaoh's bousehold, Moses turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom. No celebrating its 55th anniversary, this film has been fully restored. |
| General note | Title from container. |
| General note | "Based upon the Holy scriptures and other ancient and modern writings." |
| General note | Originally released in 1956. |
| General note | Academy Award winner. |
| General note | Special features: commentary by Katherine Orrison ; Newsreel: The ten commandments premiere in New York ; theatrical trailers: 1956 "Making of" trailer/1966 trailer/1989 trailer. |
| Credits | Director, Cecil B. Demille. |
| Cast | Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter. |
| Audience | Rating: PG ; Canadian Home Video rating: PG. |
| Technical details | Blu-ray, widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround (English), mono (French, Portuguese, Spanish) ; requires Blu-ray player. |
| Technical details | The blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players. |
| Language | English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish dialogue; English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| ISBN | 1415758069 |
| ISBN | 9781415758069 |
| UPC | 097361435046 |
| UPC | 097361435060 |
| Publisher number | 14350 Paramount Home Entertainment |
| Stock number | Midwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PN1997 .T46 2011 BLU-RAY | ✔ Available | Place Hold |