Moses the Lawgiver
1974 - 19751 Season50m
Drama
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, Anthony Quayle, Ingrid Thulin, Irene Papas, Aharon Ipalé, Bill Lancaster
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About Moses the Lawgiver
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.
Popularity
4.2
First Aired
Dec 22, 1974
Status
Ended
Genres
Drama
Created by: Gianfranco De Bosio
Genres: Drama
Network: ITV1, Rai 1
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Néméa Films
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ITV1
Rai 1Countries
ItalyUnited Kingdom
Languages
EnglishItalian
Keywords
mosesslaveryten commandmentsstoningminiseriesancient egypthistorical dramahistorical epicreligious dramabiographical drama13th century bcbiblical epicreligious epicbook of exodus