Wholly Moses(1980)
The story of Herschel. He wanted to be Moses...but he didn't have the right connections.
Wholly Moses Synopsis
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.
Wholly Moses (1980) is a comedy film directed by Gary Weis, released on June 13, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Dudley Moore, Laraine Newman, James Coco and Paul Sand. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Weis
- Writers:
- Guy Thomas
- Producers:
- Freddie Fields
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Stanley
- Composer:
- Patrick Williams
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Revenue:
- $14,155,617
- Status:
- Released
Wholly Moses (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Wholly Moses before you stream it.
Wholly Moses Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dudley Moore
as Harvey Orchid / Herschel
Laraine Newman
as Zoey / Zerelda
James Coco
as Hyssop
Paul Sand
as God's Angel
Jack Gilford
as Tailor
Dom DeLuise
as Shadrach
John Houseman
as The Archangel
Madeline Kahn
as The Witch
David L. Lander
as The Beggar
Richard Pryor
as Pharaoh
John Ritter
as Satan (The Devil)
Richard B. Shull
as Jethro
Key crew
Directed by Gary Weis, written by Guy Thomas, produced by Freddie Fields.
Explore more Comedy titles
Wholly Moses Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 40 ratings.
You may also like
Major League
1989
Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man
2009
Thunderstruck
2012
Impractical Jokers: The Movie
2020
The Patsy
1964
Held Up
1999
The Errand Boy
1961
Tommy Boy
1995
Brain Donors
1992
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
2008
The Cheap Detective
1978
Oscar
1991
Young Frankenstein
1974
The Meteor Man
1993
My Spy
2020
The Distinguished Gentleman
1992
Boeing, Boeing
1965
Big Momma's House
2000
Switch
1991
Undercover Brother
2002
Movies similar to Wholly Moses
Galaxy Quest
1999
The God Complex
2009
Untitled Earth Sim 64
2021
Any Given Wednesday
2000
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
1978
Bolero de amor
1970
Scary Movie 3
2003
Scary Movie 4
2006
Scary Movie 5
2013
Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th
2000
Scary Movie
2000
Scary Movie 2
2001
The Gang of Eleven
1963
The Band's Visit
2007
Carry On Screaming!
1966
Don't Lose Your Head
1967
Carry On Cowboy
1965
Carry On Cleo
1964
Murder by Death
1976
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987
Wholly Moses – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wholly Moses online?
+
Wholly Moses (1980) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wholly Moses?
+
The main cast of Wholly Moses (1980) includes Dudley Moore, Laraine Newman, James Coco, Paul Sand and Jack Gilford. The film was directed by Gary Weis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wholly Moses released?
+
Wholly Moses was released on June 13, 1980 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Wholly Moses worth watching?
+
Wholly Moses (1980) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wholly Moses?
+
Yes. The official Wholly Moses trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.