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Wholly Moses (1980)

"The story of Herschel. He wanted to be Moses...but he didn't have the right connections."

4.719801h 43mEN
Comedy

Directed by Gary Weis

Rating

4.7/10

Runtime

1h 43m

Language

EN

Release

June 13, 1980

Director

Gary Weis

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Overview

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.

Cast

Dudley Moore

Dudley Moore

Harvey Orchid / Herschel

Laraine Newman

Laraine Newman

Zoey / Zerelda

James Coco

James Coco

Hyssop

Paul Sand

Paul Sand

God's Angel

Jack Gilford

Jack Gilford

Tailor

Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise

Shadrach

John Houseman

John Houseman

The Archangel

Madeline Kahn

Madeline Kahn

The Witch

David L. Lander

David L. Lander

The Beggar

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Pharaoh

John Ritter

John Ritter

Satan (The Devil)

Richard B. Shull

Richard B. Shull

Jethro

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Wholly Moses (1980), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Wholly Moses. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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