Exodus

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Paul Newman Ari Ben Canaan

Eva Marie Saint Kitty Fremont

Ralph Richardson Gen. Sutherland

Peter Lawford Maj. Caldwell

Lee J. Cobb Barak Ben Canaan