Esther and the King (1960)
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Just over a decade before she would gain fame and some fortune as Alexis Carrington in television's Dynasty series, Joan Collins starred as Esther in this melodramatic, routine Biblical story. The setting is Persia in the 4th century BC, as Esther comes to the attention of the recently widowed… More Just over a decade before she would gain fame and some fortune as Alexis Carrington in television's Dynasty series, Joan Collins starred as Esther in this melodramatic, routine Biblical story. The setting is Persia in the 4th century BC, as Esther comes to the attention of the recently widowed King Ahasuerus. The king has been trying to stifle and defeat the campaign of hatred fomented against the Jews by his evil minister Haman (Sergio Fantoni). Before the King can pair off with Esther and defeat the villainous Haman, there are several intervening adventures and an additional, attractive woman who competes for attention. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Denis O'Dea, Joan Collins
- Written By
- Raoul Walsh, Michael Elkins
- Genres
- Drama, Faith & Spirituality, Art House & International, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 14, 1960 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
One of the best Biblical films, moving and trenchant.
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Cast
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Joan Collins
as Esther
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Richard Egan
as King Ahasuerus
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Denis O'Dea
as Mardoch
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Sergio Fantoni
as Haman
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Renato Baldini
as Kildrates
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Gabriele Tinti
as Samuel
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Rosalba Neri
as Keresh
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Daniela Rocca
as Queen Vashti
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Folco Lulli
as Tobiah
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Rick Bataglia
as Simon
- Rik Battaglia
