Animation· 1998· Drama

The Prince of Egypt

by Simon Wells, Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner

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An adaptation of Exodus, made with religious advisers from all three Abrahamic traditions and opening with a title card saying the film takes artistic licence while remaining true to the essence of the text. The plagues, the burning bush, the Passover and the parting of the sea are the book's; the brotherhood between Moses and the Pharaoh is the film's addition.

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The film is an adaptation of the Book of Exodus and follows the life of Moses from being a prince of Egypt to a prophet chosen by God to carry out his ultimate destiny of leading the Hebrews out of Egypt. It features songs written by Stephen Schwartz and a score composed by Hans Zimmer. The film stars the voices of Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Danny Glover, Patrick Stewart, Helen Mirren, Steve Martin, and Martin Short.

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