Ruth(1948)
Ruth Synopsis
Inspired by the scriptural tale. Moabitess priestess Ruth is drawn both to a Judean man and to his talk of a forgiving God. After tragedy strikes, she begins a new life in Bethlehem.
Ruth (1948) is a drama film directed by Donald Taylor, released on November 4, 1948 with a runtime of 37m. It stars Rita Birkett, Elspeth March, Arthur Lawrence and Peter Williams. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Donald Taylor
- Writers:
- Percy N. Corry, Lawrence Barrett
- Producers:
- Ward Richards
- Cinematographer:
- Paddy Vinten
- Production:
- Religious Films, G.H.W. Productions Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
Ruth (1948) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ruth before you stream it.
Ruth Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Rita Birkett
Rita Birkett
as Ruth
- Elspeth March
Elspeth March
as Naomi
Arthur Lawrence
as Kinsman
Peter Williams
as Boaz
- Richard Carr
Richard Carr
as Overseer
- Evelyn Moore
Evelyn Moore
as Old Woman
- Jillian Palmer
Jillian Palmer
as Orpah
- Raymond Jaquarello
Raymond Jaquarello
as Traveller
Key crew
Directed by Donald Taylor, written by Percy N. Corry and Lawrence Barrett, produced by Ward Richards.
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Ruth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Ruth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ruth online?
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Who stars in Ruth?
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The main cast of Ruth (1948) includes Rita Birkett, Elspeth March, Arthur Lawrence, Peter Williams and Richard Carr. The film was directed by Donald Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ruth released?
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Ruth was released on November 4, 1948 and runs for 37m.
Is Ruth worth watching?
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Ruth (1948) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ruth?
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Yes. The official Ruth trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.