Moses the Lawgiver

Overview

The Story of the Exodus or freedom of Hebrews from Egypt is told in a perspective which highlights Moses' efforts to persuade first the stubborn Pharaoh Merneptah, who was his adopted cousin, to release his work force of slaves. Then, once free and in the wilderness en route to the Promised Land, Moses must prove to be a pious and patient leader or lawgiver to a people who still think they want more out of him or God. For 40 years, Moses must carry on this load and challenge for God and Israel.

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Moses

Anthony Quayle

Aaron

Ingrid Thulin

Miriam

Irene Papas

Zipporah

Aharon Ipalé

Joshua

Bill Lancaster

Young Moses

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Galia Kohn

Young Miriam

Yosef Shiloach

Dathan

Marina Berti

Eliseba

Shmuel Rodensky

Jethro

Mariangela Melato

Princess Bithia

Laurent Terzieff

Pharaoh Mernefta