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47% Critic Match
Wholly Moses
“The story of Herschel. He wanted to be Moses...but he didn't have the right connections.”
4.7 / 10• 1980• 1h 43m•PG• English
Comedy
Storyline
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 & Crew
Dudley Moore
Harvey Orchid / Herschel
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gary Weis's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Wholly Moses is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
