Drama · United States of America · 1960 · 1h 49m

Esther and the King

Esther and the King poster
Director
Raoul Walsh
Cast
Joan Collins as Esther Richard Egan as King Ahasuerus Denis O'Dea as Mordecai Sergio Fantoni as Haman Rik Battaglia as Simon Renato Baldini as Klydrathes
Crew
Mario Bava — Director of Photography Jerry Webb — Editor Michael Elkins — Writer Raoul Walsh — Writer Ennio De Concini — Writer Raoul Walsh — Producer
Tagline

The Most Celebrated Love Adventure of All...From the Greatest Book of All!

Synopsis

Recently widowed Persian King Ahasuerus wants to marry the beautiful Esther. But Esther is a Jewess, and Haman, the king's evil minister, is spreading hatred against the Jews.

Trailer Esther and the King — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Raoul Walsh Director Mario Bava Director of Photography Jerry Webb Editor Michael Elkins Writer Raoul Walsh Writer Ennio De Concini Writer Raoul Walsh Producer
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