Wholly Moses
“The story of Herschel. He wanted to be Moses...but he didn't have the right connections.”
Synopsis
Harvey and Zoey, two tourists in Israel, discover an ancient scroll about Herschel, the man who was almost Moses. Herschel receives the command from God to free his people from slavery, but Moses keeps getting all the credit.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-10
Top Cast
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Dudley Moore
Harvey Orchid / Herschel
Laraine Newman
Zoey / Zerelda
James Coco
Hyssop
Paul Sand
God's Angel
Jack Gilford
Tailor
Dom DeLuise
Shadrach
John Houseman
The Archangel
Madeline Kahn
The Witch
David L. Lander
The Beggar
Richard Pryor
Pharaoh
John Ritter
Satan (The Devil)
Richard B. Shull
Jethro
William Watson
Bandit
Tanya Boyd
Princess
Sam Weisman
Talent Coordinator
Jeffrey Jacquet
Young Pharaoh
Howard Mann
High Priest
Charles Thomas Murphy
Tour Guide
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Weis
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Thomas
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Wholly Moses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.2M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Weis
Guy Thomas
Patrick Williams
Frank Stanley
Sidney Levin
Freddie Fields, David Begelman
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Thomas
Writer
Gary Weis
Director
Freddie Fields
Producer
Dale Hennesy
Production Design
Guy C. Verhille
Costume Design
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Sidney Levin
Editor
Craig R. Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wholly Moses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wholly Moses about?
Harvey and Zoey, two tourists in Israel, discover an ancient scroll about Herschel, the man who was almost Moses. Herschel receives the command from God to free his people from slavery, but Moses keeps getting all the credit.
Who directed Wholly Moses?
Wholly Moses was directed by Gary Weis.
Who stars in Wholly Moses?
The principal cast of Wholly Moses includes Dudley Moore, Laraine Newman, James Coco, Paul Sand, Jack Gilford.
When was Wholly Moses released and how long is it?
Wholly Moses was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Wholly Moses make at the box office?
Wholly Moses grossed $14.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Wholly Moses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wholly Moses was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wholly Moses?
Wholly Moses holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).