Denis O'Dea, Joan Collins, Richard Egan

After his wife is murdered, Persian King Ahasuerus (Richard Egan) chooses Esther (Joan Collins), a Jewish woman, to be his bride. But Esther faces a severe test when she and other Jews are required to...( read more  read more... ) renounce their faith. Based on the Old Testament, this epic recreates the tale which is the basis for Purim.

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Directed by: Denis O'Dea, Joan Collins, Raoul Walsh, Richard Egan, Sergio Fantoni

Release Date: December 14, 1960

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DVD Release Date: June 15, 2000

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