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⚫ {{about||the novel|Moses the Lawgiver (novel)}}
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'''''Moses the Lawgiver''''' is a 6-hour Italian/British ] filmed in 1973/74 and starring ] as ]. It was an ]/] co-production filmed in Rome and on location in ] and ]. '''''Moses the Lawgiver''''' is a six-hour ] filmed in 1973/74 and starring ] as ]. It was an ]/] co-production filmed in Rome and on location in ] and ].


Many of the writers, cast and crew contributed to another ITC/RAI Biblical co-production, the ambitious miniseries '']'', released in 1977. Many of the writers, cast and crew contributed to another ITC/RAI Biblical co-production, the ambitious miniseries '']'', released in 1977.
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As ]'s son Fraser acted out the infant Moses in the 1956 Hollywood production of '']'', so Burt Lancaster's son Bill, credited as William Lancaster, acted out the role of Moses as a young man in ''Moses the Lawgiver.'' As ]'s son Fraser acted out the infant Moses in the 1956 Hollywood production of '']'', so Burt Lancaster's son Bill, credited as William Lancaster, acted out the role of Moses as a young man in ''Moses the Lawgiver.''


The Italian government suggested to the series' producer, ], that he should meet ], and subsequently did so at his wife's insistence. Grade and his wife Kathie had a private audience with Paul who told them of his pleasure at the film and offered his endorsement to be used for publicity purposes. Paul suggested to Grade that his next film should be called 'In the footsteps of Jesus', the Pope's suggestion developed into the miniseries '']''.{{sfn|Chester|2010|p=186}} The Italian government suggested to the series' producer, ], that he should meet ], and subsequently did so at his wife's insistence. Grade and his wife Kathie had a private audience with Paul who told them of his pleasure at the film and offered his endorsement to be used for publicity purposes. Paul suggested to Grade that his next film should be called 'In the footsteps of Jesus'; the Pope's suggestion developed into the miniseries '']''.{{sfn|Chester|2010|p=186}}


==Soundtrack== ==Soundtrack==
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In 1975, a ], written by Australian author ],<ref>''Moses the Lawgiver'' (1975), Harper & Row Publishers</ref> was published by ]. In 1975, a ], written by Australian author ],<ref>''Moses the Lawgiver'' (1975), Harper & Row Publishers</ref> was published by ].


==Theatrical and DVD releases == ==Broadcast and home media==
] committed to airing the series in America as it went into production. The six episodes aired on Saturday nights at 10pm from 21 June to 2 August 1975. In the summer of 1978, the show was rerun on Sunday nights at 10pm.
⚫ The 360-minute-long mini-series was later edited into a 141-minute version for theatrical release under the title "Moses."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1976/03/27/archives/screen-moses-opensburt-lancaster-stars-in-tv-series-revision.html|title=Screen: 'Moses' Opens: Burt Lancaster Stars in TV Series Revision|publisher=The New York Times|access-date=6 March 2022}}</ref> In 2004, this shortened version was released as a one-disc DVD. A 300-minute version (two-disc set) was released in 2012 for Latin America (but not dubbed into Spanish and compatible in both Regions 1 & 4); it was packaged (somewhat deceptively) as ''Moises y los 10 Mandamientos''-Extended Version.


⚫ The six-hour miniseries was later edited into a 141-minute theatrical release version under the title ''Moses''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1976/03/27/archives/screen-moses-opensburt-lancaster-stars-in-tv-series-revision.html|title=Screen: 'Moses' Opens: Burt Lancaster Stars in TV Series Revision|work=The New York Times|date=27 March 1976 |access-date=6 March 2022|last1=Canby |first1=Vincent }}</ref>
Contrary to the above-mentioned information, the 300-minute version may in fact be the complete version. This was aired as (6) one-hour episodes on television originally. Subtracting for commercials, the average running time for a 60-minute TV program in the mid 1970s was around 50 minutes; 25 minutes for a 30-minute program. This would make 300 minutes the proper uncut running time, since (6) 50-minute episodes equals 300 minutes. There is no source available claiming that the (6) hour-long TV episodes ran commercial-free, which would be the only way the total running time could be 360 minutes, as claimed in the first paragraph. In addition, Shout Factory TV has the 6 episodes available and they all run 50 minutes plus a few seconds each.


In 2004, the edited version was released as a one-disc DVD. A 300-minute version (two-disc set) was released in 2012 for Latin America (but not dubbed into Spanish and compatible in both Regions 1 & 4); it was packaged (somewhat deceptively) as ''Moises y los 10 Mandamientos''-Extended Version. The same original version was released on ] DVD by S'More Entertainment in the US on May 14, 2019.
The miniseries was released on Region 1 DVD by S'More Entertainment in the US on May 14, 2019. It is 2-discs with a total running time of 300 minutes, which does seem to be the complete version.


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==Further reading==
*{{cite book|last=Chester|first=Lewis|year=2010|title=All My Shows Are Great: The Life of Lew Grade|location=London|publisher=Aurum|isbn=978-1-84-513508-9}} *{{cite book|last=Chester|first=Lewis|year=2010|title=All My Shows Are Great: The Life of Lew Grade|location=London|publisher=Aurum|isbn=978-1-84-513508-9}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|0072547}} *{{IMDb title|0072547}}


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For the novel, see Moses the Lawgiver (novel).

1975 multi-national TV series or program
Moses the Lawgiver
UK DVD cover
GenreBiblical
Biography
Drama
History
Written byVittorio Bonicelli
Anthony Burgess
Gianfranco De Bosio
Bernardino Zapponi
Directed byGianfranco De Bosio
StarringBurt Lancaster
Anthony Quayle
Ingrid Thulin
Irene Papas
Theme music composerEnnio Morricone
Country of originItaly
United Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducersLew Grade
Bernard J. Kingham
Vincenzo Labella
CinematographyMarcello Gatti
EditorsPeter Boita
Mario Bava
Alberto Gallitti
Running time360 minutes
Production companiesITC Entertainment
RAI
Budget$5 million
Original release
NetworkRai 1 (Italy)
ITV (United Kingdom)
CBS (United States)
Release21 June (1975-06-21) –
2 August 1975 (1975-08-02)

Moses the Lawgiver is a six-hour television miniseries filmed in 1973/74 and starring Burt Lancaster as Moses. It was an ITC/RAI co-production filmed in Rome and on location in Israel and Morocco.

Many of the writers, cast and crew contributed to another ITC/RAI Biblical co-production, the ambitious miniseries Jesus of Nazareth, released in 1977.

Plot summary

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 (Burt Lancaster) must carry on this load and challenge for God and Israel.

With the help of his brother Aaron (Anthony Quayle), and Joshua (Aharon Ipale), the nation or people of Israel are officially born or created after centuries ago God promised and vowed Jacob/Israel that he would be the father of a mighty nation.

Cast

Production

As Charlton Heston's son Fraser acted out the infant Moses in the 1956 Hollywood production of The Ten Commandments, so Burt Lancaster's son Bill, credited as William Lancaster, acted out the role of Moses as a young man in Moses the Lawgiver.

The Italian government suggested to the series' producer, Lew Grade, that he should meet Pope Paul VI, and subsequently did so at his wife's insistence. Grade and his wife Kathie had a private audience with Paul who told them of his pleasure at the film and offered his endorsement to be used for publicity purposes. Paul suggested to Grade that his next film should be called 'In the footsteps of Jesus'; the Pope's suggestion developed into the miniseries Jesus of Nazareth.

Soundtrack

The "Moses Theme" was composed by Ennio Morricone; the original music was performed by Gianna Spagnulo and Coro e Orchestra dell'Unione Musicisti Romani.

Novelization

In 1975, a tie-in book, written by Australian author Thomas Keneally, was published by Harper & Row.

Broadcast and home media

CBS committed to airing the series in America as it went into production. The six episodes aired on Saturday nights at 10pm from 21 June to 2 August 1975. In the summer of 1978, the show was rerun on Sunday nights at 10pm.

The six-hour miniseries was later edited into a 141-minute theatrical release version under the title Moses.

In 2004, the edited version was released as a one-disc DVD. A 300-minute version (two-disc set) was released in 2012 for Latin America (but not dubbed into Spanish and compatible in both Regions 1 & 4); it was packaged (somewhat deceptively) as Moises y los 10 Mandamientos-Extended Version. The same original version was released on region 1 DVD by S'More Entertainment in the US on May 14, 2019.

References

  1. Smith, Cecil (22 June 1975). "'MOSES THE LAWGIVER:' can Moses compete with guns and cops?". Los Angeles Times. p. 1.
  2. Chester 2010, p. 186.
  3. Moses the Lawgiver (1975), Harper & Row Publishers
  4. Canby, Vincent (27 March 1976). "Screen: 'Moses' Opens: Burt Lancaster Stars in TV Series Revision". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 March 2022.

Further reading

  • Chester, Lewis (2010). All My Shows Are Great: The Life of Lew Grade. London: Aurum. ISBN 978-1-84-513508-9.

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