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Solomon and Sheba (1959)  link to Solomon and Sheba on IMDb  

Number: 1073

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IMDb Rating:
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6.2/10 (2.3K votes)

Country: United States, 141 minutes

Spoken languages: English

Genres: Drama, History, Romance, War

Director(s): King Vidor

Storyline:
Shortly before his death in ancient Israel King David has a vision from God telling him that his younger son Solomon should succeed him as king. His other son Adonijah is unhappy and vows to attain the throne. Meanwhile the Egyptian Pharoah agrees to cede a Red Sea port to the Queen of Sheba if she can find a way to destroy Solomon, whose wisdom and benevolent rule is seen as a threat to more tyrannical monarchs in the region. Sheba, Pharoah, Adonijah, the leaders of the Twelve Tribes and his own God make life difficult for Solomon who is tempted by Sheba to stray.

Cast:

Yul Brynner Solomon
Gina Lollobrigida Sheba
George Sanders Adonijah
Marisa Pavan Abishag
David Farrar Pharaoh

Medium: Original DVD, Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Comments: Video On Demand Dish Network

Location: Drawer 7 Slot 66

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.20:1