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Esther and the King (Italian: Ester e il re) is a 1960 religious epic film produced and directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Joan Collins as Esther, Richard Egan as Ahasuerus, and Denis O'Dea as Mordecai. Walsh and Michael Elkins wrote the screenplay, which was based on the Book of Esther of the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament.
- Raoul Walsh
- December 14, 1960 (U.S.)
Mar 6, 2021 · Learn about the courageous queen who risked her life to save her people from a wicked plot in the book of Esther. Discover the themes, characters, and historical significance of this biblical story and its connection to the Jewish festival of Purim.
A Biblical drama starring Joan Collins as Esther, a Jewish woman who becomes the queen of Persia and saves her people from a genocidal plot. The film features Raoul Walsh as director, Richard Egan as the king, and Sergio Fantoni as the villainous Haman.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Raoul Walsh, Mario Bava
- 1960-12-14
So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter. 3 Then the king asked, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you.” 4 “If it pleases the king,” replied Esther, “let the king, together with Haman, come today to a banquet I have prepared for him.”
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Read the biblical story of Esther, a Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved her people from destruction. Learn about the plot, characters, themes, and historical context of this book.
Simon (Rik Battaglia), an ally of the king, is set to marry Esther (Joan Collins), a Jewish woman, but she is taken away as a possible mate for Ahasuerus.
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- History, Drama