Solomon and Sheba

Solomon and Sheba

1959 · 139 min · EN · 6.3 (84 votes)
Dir. King Vidor · Starring Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan, David Farrar, John Crawford · Music Mario Nascimbene

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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.

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A sweeping, romantic epic filled with grand pronouncements and lavish spectacle. It feels like a classic Hollywood biblical drama, exploring themes of faith, power, and forbidden love against a backdrop of ancient kingdoms.

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