Esther and the King (1960)
Directed by Raoul Walsh / Mario Bava
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Religious Epic, Romantic Epic |
Release Date - Nov 18, 1960 (USA) |
Run Time - 109 min. |
Countries - Italy, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Eleanor Mannikka
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.
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marriage-arranged, king, maiden, replacement, assassination, battle [war], betrayal, infidelity, love-triangle, queen [royalty], siege
