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Solomon and Sheba
“Only once in 3000 years... anything like...”
6.5 / 10• 1959• 2h 19m•NR• English
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Storyline
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
Yul Brynner
Solomon
Lead
Gina Lollobrigida
Sheba
George Sanders
Adonijah
Marisa Pavan
Abishag
David Farrar
Pharaoh
John Crawford
Joab
Finlay Currie
David
Harry Andrews
Baltor
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. King Vidor's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Solomon and Sheba is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
