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Feature film — 1959

Solomon and Sheba (1959)

6.52h 19mHistory — Romance — War

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 high-signal pick with 109 votes.

Edward Small Productions / United Artists

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Director: King Vidor

On screen

Cast & crew

Yul Brynner as Solomon

Yul Brynner

Solomon

Gina Lollobrigida as Sheba

Gina Lollobrigida

Sheba

George Sanders as Adonijah

George Sanders

Adonijah

Marisa Pavan as Abishag

Marisa Pavan

Abishag

David Farrar as Pharaoh

David Farrar

Pharaoh

John Crawford as Joab

John Crawford

Joab

Finlay Currie as David

Finlay Currie

David

Harry Andrews as Baltor

Harry Andrews

Baltor

José Nieto as Ahab

José Nieto

Ahab

Maruchi Fresno as Bathsheba

Maruchi Fresno

Bathsheba

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William Devlin

Nathan

Jack Gwillim as Josiah

Jack Gwillim

Josiah

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