Drama ·History · United States of America · 1960 · 2h 12m

The Story of Ruth

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Director
Henry Koster
Cast
Elana Eden as Ruth Stuart Whitman as Boaz Tom Tryon as Mahlon Peggy Wood as Naomi Viveca Lindfors as Eleilat Jeff Morrow as Tob
Crew
Arthur E. Arling — Director of Photography Jack W. Holmes — Editor Franz Waxman — Original Music Composer Norman Corwin — Writer Samuel G. Engel — Producer Vittorio Nino Novarese — Costume Design
Tagline

All The Spectacle Of Heathen Idolatry, Human Sacrifice, Pagan Revels - All The Beauty Of One Of The Bible's Timeless Love Stories!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Story of Ruth — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
christianitybiblepriestessold testament
Key Collaborators
Henry Koster Director Arthur E. Arling Director of Photography Jack W. Holmes Editor Franz Waxman Original Music Composer Norman Corwin Writer Samuel G. Engel Producer Vittorio Nino Novarese Costume Design
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