Esther and the King (1960)
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Just over a decade before she would gain fame and some fortune as Alexis Carrington in television's Dynasty series, Joan Collins starred as Esther in this melodramatic, routine Biblical story. The setting is Persia in the 4th century BC, as Esther comes to the attention of the recently widowed King Ahasuerus. The king has been trying to stifle and defeat the campaign of hatred fomented against the Jews by his evil minister Haman (Sergio Fantoni). Before the King can pair off with Esther and defeat the villainous Haman, there are several intervening adventures and an additional, attractive woman who competes for attention. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Joan Collins, Richard Egan, (more)
- Director(s):
- Raoul Walsh
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Esther and the King
Just over a decade before she would gain fame and some fortune as Alexis Carrington in television's Dynasty series, Joan Collins starred as Esther in this melodramatic, routine Biblical story. The setting is Persia in the 4th century BC, as Esther comes to the attention of the recently widowed King Ahasuerus. The king has been trying to stifle and defeat the campaign of hatred fomented against the Jews by his evil minister Haman (Sergio Fantoni). Before the King can pair off with Esther and defeat the villainous Haman, there are several intervening adventures and an additional, attractive woman who competes for attention. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 109 mins
Complete Cast of Esther and the King
- Joan Collins - Esther
- Denis O'Dea - Mardoch
- Renato Baldini - Kildrates
- Rosalba Neri - Keresh
- Folco Lulli - Tobiah
- Richard Egan - King Ahasuerus
- Sergio Fantoni - Haman
- Gabriele Tinti - Samuel
- Daniela Rocca - Queen Vashti
- Rick Bataglia - Simon
- Director(s):
- Raoul Walsh
- Writer(s):
- Michael Elkins, Raoul Walsh
- Producer(s):
- Raoul Walsh
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