“Solomon and the Queen of Sheba” ( Eng. Solomon And Sheba ) - a film , a drama directed by King Widor, based on biblical traditions and myths.
| Solomon and the Queen of Sheba | |
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| Solomon and sheba | |
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| Genre | drama |
| Producer | King Widor |
| Producer | Tyrone Power , Ted Richmond |
| Author script | Anthony Weiler, Paul Dudley, George Bruce |
| In the main cast | Yul Brynner Gina Lollobrigida Marisa Pavan |
| Operator | Freddy young |
| Composer | Mario Nasimbene, Malcolm Arnold |
| Film company | United artists |
| Duration | 139 minutes |
| Budget | $ 5 million |
| A country |  USA |
| Language | |
| Year | 1959 |
| IMDb | ID 0053290 |
Content
- 1 plot
- 2 Cast
- 3 Interesting Facts
- 4 notes
- 5 Links
Story
The interpretation of the Old Testament events in the script differs significantly from the well-known myths about the Queen of Sheba.
Feeling the approaching demise, the ruler of Israel David orders to transfer his power to his son - Solomon . Upon learning of this, the senior heir to Adonius becomes furious and tries to overthrow Solomon. At the same time, the pharaoh of Egypt, watching how the power of Israel grows thanks to the wise rule of Solomon, is plotting against his neighbor. He sends the ruler of the state of Sheba, his ally, the Queen of Sheba, to Israel on a friendly visit.
Because of her love for her, Solomon at first sight loses his head, forgets everything and is even ready to become an adherent of paganism. The tsarina, together with her secret ally, Adonija, is going to make trouble and remove Solomon from the throne, but she herself falls in love with Solomon. Higher forces intervene during events. At a crucial moment, a lightning strike from heaven destroys the pagan altar, which the queen began to build. King Solomon is removed from power by an indignant people, and his mistress is stoned.
Of last strength, the queen addresses prayer to heaven, and her wounds are miraculously healed. In the end, the queen returns to her homeland, taking in her womb the future heir to King Solomon.
Cast
- Yul Brynner - Solomon
- Gina Lollobrigida - Queen of Sheba
- Marisa Pavan - Avisaga
- George Sanders - Adonia
- David Farrar - Pharaoh of Egypt
- John Crawford - Joab
- Finlay Courier - David
- Harry Andrews - The Baltors
- Jose Nieto - Ahab
Interesting Facts
- Tyrone Power was originally approved for the role of Solomon, but during the filming of the first scenes in Madrid, he unexpectedly died of a heart attack at the age of 44.
- The film was the second after "Sleeping Beauty" , using the wide-format technology " Super Technirama 70 " [1] .
Notes
- ↑ Martin Hart. Super Technirama 70 The American WideScreen Museum. Date of treatment May 27, 2012. Archived June 24, 2012.