Exodus (1960) -

The film centers on (played by a steely-eyed Paul Newman ), a member of the Jewish paramilitary group Haganah. The plot kicks off with Ari’s daring attempt to transport 600 Jewish refugees from British-controlled Cyprus to Palestine aboard a rusted steamer renamed the Exodus .

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The Epic Birth of a Nation: Revisiting Exodus (1960) When director set out to adapt Leon Uris’s massive bestseller, he wasn't just making a movie—he was crafting a 208-minute cultural phenomenon. Released in December 1960, Exodus became the cinematic definitive of the founding of modern Israel , though its legacy is as complex as the history it portrays. A Star-Studded Struggle The film centers on (played by a steely-eyed