The Ten Commandments / Samson and Delilah

Samson And Delilah (1949)

Cecil B. DeMille's spectacular retelling of the Old Testament tale of romance and betrayal stars Victor Mature as the long-haired, lion-wrestling Israelite strongman, Samson--whose secret lies in his uncut, luscious locks--and Hedy Lamarr as the scheming temptress who woos him, then delivers him into captivity at the hands of the Philistines. With George Sanders, Angela Lansbury, Henry Wilcoxon, Russ Tamblyn. 133 min. C/Rtg: NR

The Ten Commandments (1956)

Cecil B. DeMille's final film was this grand-scale religious epic starring Charlton Heston as Moses, an adopted Egyptian prince chosen by God to abandon a life of luxury and lead his fellow Israelites out of slavery. The flight from Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and Moses' receiving of the Commandments are among this classic film's many highlights. With Edward G. Robinson, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Yvonne De Carlo, and a cast of thousands. 3 3/4 hrs. C/Rtg: G

Standard/Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.