The ensemble cast featured some of Old Hollywood’s most chiseled presences:

The film was a monumental undertaking, becoming the most expensive movie ever made at the time of its release.

: The iconic parting of the Red Sea took eight months and $1 million to create, using 300,000 gallons of water dumped in reverse to achieve its legendary look.

: The film featured Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, and Vincent Price, among thousands of extras involved in the massive crowd scenes. Cultural Legacy

: Provided a formidable antagonist, bringing a specific haughtiness and authoritative baritone to the role.