Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Historical film

Moses the Lawgiver (1974): Cast

Moses the Lawgiver (1974) movie poster

Moses the Lawgiver is a 1974 historical film directed by Gianfranco De Bosio, starring Burt Lancaster as Moses, Bill Lancaster and Anthony Quayle. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Moses the Lawgiver (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 21m (141 min)
Genre
History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Moses the Lawgiver About?

The premise of Moses the Lawgiver without spoilers.

The film dramatizes the biblical tale of Moses, depicting his leadership of the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage, the miraculous parting of the Red Sea, and his receipt of the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. It was originally produced as a television miniseries before being edited for theatrical release.

Moses the Lawgiver Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • character name as series title
  • moses character
  • three word series title
  • epic
  • loincloth
  • tv mini series
  • exodus
  • pharaoh
  • biblical
  • desert
  • catching a bird
  • migration
+12 more
  • bare chested man
  • dead child
  • hairy chested man
  • whipping post
  • arms tied overhead
  • whipping a slave
  • chest whipping
  • male whipping
  • stoned to death
  • male slave
  • bare chested male bondage
  • cave
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Moses the Lawgiver Cast & Characters

Burt Lancaster leads the cast as Moses, with Bill Lancaster as Der junge Moses and Anthony Quayle as Aaron. Directed by Gianfranco De Bosio; 25 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Moses the Lawgiver

· 21 more
Show all 25 cast members
From the director

More from Gianfranco De Bosio

More films directed by Gianfranco De Bosio: Tosca and The Terrorist.

Full filmography
Videos

Moses the Lawgiver Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Moses the Lawgiver.

WNEW Moses 1980 TV promo
Details

Moses the Lawgiver Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Mosè, la legge del deserto” and “Mosè”.

Also known as
  • Mosè, la legge del deserto
  • Mosè
  • El rey de Israel
  • Mooses
  • משה
  • A Terra Prometida - A Verdadeira História de Moisés

Seen Moses the Lawgiver?

FAQ

Moses the Lawgiver FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Moses the Lawgiver, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Moses the Lawgiver?

Moses the Lawgiver runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

When was Moses the Lawgiver released?

Moses the Lawgiver was released on December 22, 1974.

Who directed Moses the Lawgiver?

Moses the Lawgiver was directed by Gianfranco De Bosio.

More films by Gianfranco De Bosio

Who is in the cast of Moses the Lawgiver?

Moses the Lawgiver stars Burt Lancaster as Moses, Bill Lancaster as Der junge Moses and Anthony Quayle as Aaron, among 25 credited actors.

Does Moses the Lawgiver have a post-credit scene?

No. Moses the Lawgiver has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app