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75% Critic Match
The Story of Ruth
“All The Spectacle Of Heathen Idolatry, Human Sacrifice, Pagan Revels - All The Beauty Of One Of The Bible's Timeless Love Stories!”
7.5 / 10• 1960• 2h 12m•NR• English
DramaHistory
Storyline
Ruth is one of two Moabite women who marry the sons of Elimelech and Naomi. When Elimelech and sons Mahlon and Chillion die, leaving Naomi a widow with two widowed daughters-in-law, Naomi decides to return to Israel. One daughter-in-law, Orpah, bids her goodbye. Daughter-in-law Ruth however says she will not desert her.
Cast & Crew
Elana Eden
Ruth
Lead
Stuart Whitman
Boaz
Tom Tryon
Mahlon
Peggy Wood
Naomi
Viveca Lindfors
Eleilat
Jeff Morrow
Tob
Thayer David
Hedak
Les Tremayne
Elimelech
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Henry Koster's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Story of Ruth is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
