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Solomon and Sheba
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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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Solomon and Sheba opened in theaters December 25, 1959. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
Yul BrynnerSolomon
Gina LollobrigidaSheba
George SandersAdonijah
Marisa PavanAbishag
David FarrarPharaoh
John CrawfordJoab
Finlay CurrieDavid
Harry AndrewsBaltorCredits
- Directed by
- King Vidor
- Written by
- Crane Wilbur, Anthony Veiller
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $12.2M
Production
- Edward Small ProductionsUnited States
United ArtistsUnited States