The Ten Commandments

Cecil B. DeMille

19563h 40mEnglish
Accolades
1Oscar
Win
1Golden Globe
Nomination
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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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Awards Dominance

1

Wins

8

Nominations

Won

  • Special Effects · John Fulton
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1957

Academy Awards

1Wins
7Noms
◆ Won

Special Effects

John Fulton

1957
Nom

Art Direction (Color)

Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Walter H. Tyler, Albert Nozaki; Set Decoration: Samuel M. Comer, Ray Moyer

1957
Nom

Best Motion Picture

Cecil B. DeMille, Producer

1957
Nom

Cinematography (Color)

Loyal Griggs

1957
Nom

Costume Design (Color)

Edith Head, Ralph Jester, John Jensen, Dorothy Jeakins, Arnold Friberg

1957
Nom

Film Editing

Anne Bauchens

1957
Nom

Sound Recording

Paramount Studio Sound Department, Loren L. Ryder, Sound Director

1957

1957

Golden Globes

0Wins
1Noms
Nom

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Charlton Heston

1957

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