epic,egypt,israel,religion and supernatural,ancient israel,10th century bc

Solomon and Sheba (1959)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
King Vidor
  • Profile picture of Yul Brynner
    Solomon Yul Brynner
  • Profile picture of Gina Lollobrigida
    Sheba Gina Lollobrigida
  • Profile picture of George Sanders
    Adonijah George Sanders
  • Profile picture of Marisa Pavan
    Abishag Marisa Pavan
  • Profile picture of David Farrar
    Pharaoh David Farrar
  • Profile picture of John Crawford
    Joab John Crawford
  • Profile picture of Finlay Currie
    David Finlay Currie
  • Profile picture of Harry Andrews
    Baltor Harry Andrews

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Keywords

  • epic
  • egypt
  • israel
  • religion and supernatural
  • ancient israel
  • 10th century bc