Exodus
“The drama and the passion of one of the epic events of the twentieth century!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Exodus (1960) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-10
Top Cast
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Paul Newman
Ari Ben Canaan
Eva Marie Saint
Kitty Fremont
Ralph Richardson
Gen. Sutherland
Peter Lawford
Maj. Caldwell
Lee J. Cobb
Barak Ben Canaan
Sal Mineo
Dov Landau
John Derek
Taha
Hugh Griffith
Mandria
Gregory Ratoff
Lakavitch
Felix Aylmer
Dr. Lieberman
David Opatoshu
Akiva Ben Canaan
Jill Haworth
Karen
Marius Goring
Von Storch
Alexandra Stewart
Jordana Ben Canaan
Michael Wager
David Ben Ami
Martin Benson
Mordekai
Paul Stevens
Reuben
Betty Walker
Sarah
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 2, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5x
+$16M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- Exodus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 28m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20M
- Production Studios
- Otto Preminger Films, United Artists, Carlyle-Alpina, S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Preminger
Dalton Trumbo, Leon Uris
Ernest Gold
Sam Leavitt
Louis R. Loeffler
Otto Preminger
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Preminger
Director
Otto Preminger
Producer
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Exodus about?
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.
Who directed Exodus?
Exodus was directed by Otto Preminger.
Who stars in Exodus?
The principal cast of Exodus includes Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Richardson, Peter Lawford, Lee J. Cobb.
When was Exodus released and how long is it?
Exodus was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 3h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Exodus?
Exodus had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $20M at the worldwide box office (5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Exodus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Exodus was composed by Ernest Gold.
Is Exodus based on a book or true story?
Exodus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leon Uris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Exodus?
Exodus holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).