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Exodus portrays the pivotal period in the late 1960s when Jewish refugees attempted to establish Israel following the Holocaust. The film examines the political struggles and humanitarian efforts undertaken by American organizations to support this nascent state. It’s a historical drama notable for its exploration of Zionism and its impact on international relations. Exodus is relevant for those interested in 20th-century history, particularly events surrounding the birth of Israel and the displacement of European Jews.
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Which Exodus movie is this?
This is the 1960 historical epic directed by Otto Preminger and starring Paul Newman. It is based on Leon Uris's 1958 novel Exodus.
When does the story of Exodus take place?
The film is set mainly in the aftermath of World War II, around the late 1940s and the creation of Israel in 1948. It is not a story set in the late 1960s.
Who does Paul Newman play in Exodus?
Newman plays Ari Ben Canaan, a Jewish resistance leader involved in bringing refugees toward Palestine. Eva Marie Saint plays Kitty Fremont, and Sal Mineo plays Dov Landau.
How long is the 1960 film Exodus?
The theatrical epic runs for about 208 minutes. United Artists distributed the film, whose screenplay was written by Dalton Trumbo.
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