Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon, Peggy Wood

Director Henry Koster's affecting biblical tale stars Elana Eden in the titular role of Ruth, a courageous Moabite who leaves her pagan temple behind when she falls in love with a Jew named Mahlon (To...( read more  read more... )m Tryon). She forges a path to spirituality, converting to Judaism when they wed but finds her faith put to the test after her husband's death. The supporting cast includes Stuart Whitman, Peggy Wood, Jeff Morrow and Viveca Lindfors.

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Directed by: Henry Koster

Release Date: June 17, 1960

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DVD Release Date: March 14, 2006

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  • "Harold and Maude" (1971) told the story of a teenager (Bud Cort) and his relationship with a 79 and three quarter year old woman (Ruth Gordon). They shared a common interest in funerals and death in general. Harold liked to play tricks on his mother. What did he do?  Answer »

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