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Solomon and Sheba

DramaHistoryRomanceNot Rated

"Only once in 3000 years... anything like..."

Duration

2h 19m

Release

27 Oct 1959

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

Near death, King David has a vision that his poet son, Solomon, should succeed him, rather than hot-headed Adonijah. Furious, Adonijah departs the court, swearing he will become king. Other rulers are concerned that Solomon's benevolent rule and interest in monotheism will threaten their tyrannical, polytheistic kingdoms. The Queen of Sheba makes an agreement with the Egyptian pharaoh to corrupt Solomon for their mutual benefit.

Plot

After becoming king of ancient Israel, Solomon faces threats coming from his jealous dispossessed brother Adonijah, the Egyptian Pharaoh and the scheming Queen of Sheba.

Cast

Yul BrynnerGina LollobrigidaGeorge Sanders

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10Rotten Tomatoes: 14%

Details

Director

King Vidor

Writers

Crane WilburAnthony VeillerPaul Dudley

Revenue

$12,200,000

Budget

$5,000,000

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

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