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Exodus is a 1960 American epic historical drama film about the founding of the State of Israel. Produced and directed by Otto Preminger, the screenplay was adapted by Dalton Trumbo from the 1958 novel of the same name by Leon Uris. The film stars an ensemble cast including Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Richardson, Peter Lawford, Lee J. Cobb, Sal Mineo, John Derek and George Maharis. The film's soundtrack music was written by Ernest Gold.

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1960 · 3h 28m · Drama · War

TMDB 6.7/10 (236 votes)

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.

Directed by Otto Preminger

Box office $20M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Otto PremingerDirector

Paul Newmanas Ari Ben Canaan

Eva Marie Saintas Kitty Fremont

Ralph Richardsonas Gen. Sutherland

Peter Lawfordas Maj. Caldwell

Lee J. Cobbas Barak Ben Canaan

Sal Mineoas Dov Landau

John Derekas Taha

Hugh Griffithas Mandria

Gregory Ratoffas Lakavitch

Felix Aylmeras Dr. Lieberman

David Opatoshuas Akiva Ben Canaan

Jill Haworthas Karen

Marius Goringas Von Storch

Alexandra Stewartas Jordana Ben Canaan