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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.
In the aftermath of World War II, Jewish refugees aboard the ship 'Exodus' attempt to reach Mandatory Palestine despite British restrictions. Facing numerous obstacles and betrayals, they navigate treacherous political waters and intense personal struggles. Their journey becomes a symbol of the fight for freedom and the establishment of the State of Israel.
Exodus was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews, with praise directed at its epic scope, Paul Newman's performance, and Otto Preminger's direction. However, some critics found its lengthy runtime and dramatic tone to be excessive. It remains a significant and influential film regarding its subject matter.
Praised for its ambitious scope and Paul Newman's compelling performance.
Acknowledged for its powerful depiction of the struggle for Israeli statehood.
Criticized by some for its excessive length and melodramatic elements.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's historical significance and the gripping narrative of the refugees' journey. Many found Paul Newman's portrayal of Ari Ben Canaan particularly strong, contributing to a sense of heroism and determination. While some noted its length, the overall sentiment leaned towards appreciating its impactful storytelling and portrayal of a pivotal historical event.
Nominated for 2 Academy Awards (Best Original Score, Best Cinematography).
The film was shot on location in Cyprus, Israel, and Rome, bringing an authentic feel to the historical events depicted.
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Despite having quite a formidable, international, cast - this is really a rather plodding history that's really only memorable because of the Ernest Gold score. The story all centres around a group of Jewish immigrants who are stuck in Brit...
A want-to-be epic story that fails quite miserable. Excessively long and not well edited with tons of meaningless scenes and quite a bad positioning of the camera which outcomes in wrong lightning and shadows from the filming team. The b...