Salome
"The Glory And Excitement Of Rome... In All Its Greatness and Badness!"
Originally released in 1953. Salome is a drama/romance film. directed by William Dieterle.
Starring Rita Hayworth, Charles Laughton, and Stewart Granger
Synopsis
In the reign of emperor Tiberius, Gallilean prophet John the Baptist preaches against King Herod and Queen Herodias. The latter wants John dead, but Herod fears to harm him due to a prophecy. Enter beautiful Princess Salome, Herod's long-absent stepdaughter. Herodias sees the king's dawning lust for Salome as her means of bending the king to her will. But Salome and her lover Claudius are (contrary to Scripture) nearing conversion to the new religion. And the famous climactic dance turns out to have unexpected implications...
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (43 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rita Hayworth
as Princess Salome
Charles Laughton
as King Herod
Stewart Granger
as Commander Claudius
Judith Anderson
as Queen Herodias
Alan Badel
as John the Baptist
Cedric Hardwicke
as Tiberius Caesar
Basil Sydney
as Pontius Pilate
Maurice Schwartz
as Ezra the King's Advisor
Arnold Moss
as Micha
Karl 'Killer' Davis
as Slave Master
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- The Beckworth Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salome about?
In the reign of emperor Tiberius, Gallilean prophet John the Baptist preaches against King Herod and Queen Herodias. The latter wants John dead, but Herod fears to harm him due to a prophecy. Enter...
Who directed Salome?
Salome was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is Salome?
Salome has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Salome released?
Salome was released on March 24, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Salome?
The main cast of Salome includes Rita Hayworth, Charles Laughton, Stewart Granger, Judith Anderson, Alan Badel.