Esther and the King(1960)
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Esther and the King Synopsis
Recently widowed Persian King Ahasuerus wants to marry the beautiful Esther. But Esther is a Jewess, and Haman, the king's evil minister, is spreading hatred against the Jews.
Esther and the King (1960) is a drama film directed by Raoul Walsh, released on November 18, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Joan Collins, Richard Egan, Denis O'Dea and Sergio Fantoni. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Raoul Walsh
- Writers:
- Raoul Walsh, Michael Elkins, Ennio De Concini
- Producers:
- Raoul Walsh
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Bava
- Composer:
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Production:
- Galatea Film, Titanus, 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Esther and the King (1960) Trailer
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Esther and the King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Collins
as Esther
Richard Egan
as King Ahasuerus
Denis O'Dea
as Mordecai
Sergio Fantoni
as Haman
Rik Battaglia
as Simon
Renato Baldini
as Klydrathes
Gabriele Tinti
as Samual
Rosalba Neri
as Keresh
- Walter Williams
Walter Williams
as Hegai
Daniela Rocca
as Queen Vashti
Folco Lulli
as Tobiah
Key crew
Directed by Raoul Walsh, written by Raoul Walsh, Michael Elkins and Ennio De Concini, produced by Raoul Walsh.
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Esther and the King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 21 ratings.
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Esther and the King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Esther and the King online?
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Esther and the King (1960) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Pure Flix, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Esther and the King?
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The main cast of Esther and the King (1960) includes Joan Collins, Richard Egan, Denis O'Dea, Sergio Fantoni and Rik Battaglia. The film was directed by Raoul Walsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Esther and the King released?
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Esther and the King was released on November 18, 1960 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Esther and the King worth watching?
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Esther and the King (1960) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 21 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 Esther and the King?
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Yes. The official Esther and the King trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.