Solomon and Sheba
"Only once in 3000 years... anything like..."
Originally released in 1959. Solomon and Sheba is a history/romance film. directed by King Vidor. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, and George Sanders
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 19m
139 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (100 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.2M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,200,000
Production Companies
- Edward Small Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solomon and Sheba about?
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 ...
Who directed Solomon and Sheba?
Solomon and Sheba was directed by King Vidor.
How long is Solomon and Sheba?
Solomon and Sheba has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
When was Solomon and Sheba released?
Solomon and Sheba was released on October 27, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Solomon and Sheba?
The main cast of Solomon and Sheba includes Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan, David Farrar.