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The drama and the passion of one of the epic events of the twentieth century! - Exodus
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Title: Exodus

Release Date: 15 Dec 1960

Runtime: 3h 27m

Genre: Drama, War

Director: Otto Preminger Films, United Artists, Carlyle-Alpina, S.A.

Production Companies: Otto Preminger Films, United Artists, Carlyle-Alpina, S.A.

Overview: Ari Ben Canaan, a passionate member of the Jewish paramilitary group Haganah, attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees on a dangerous voyage from Cyprus to Palestine on a ship named the Exodus. He faces obstruction from British forces, who will not grant the ship passage to its destination.

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Average Vote: 6.6 (201 votes)

Cast

  • Ari Ben Canaan: Paul Newman
  • Kitty Fremont: Eva Marie Saint
  • Gen. Sutherland: Ralph Richardson
  • Maj. Caldwell: Peter Lawford
  • Barak Ben Canaan: Lee J. Cobb
  • Dov Landau: Sal Mineo
  • Taha: John Derek
  • Mandria: Hugh Griffith
  • Lakavitch: Gregory Ratoff
  • Dr. Lieberman: Felix Aylmer
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