The Story of Ruth(1960)
All The Spectacle Of Heathen Idolatry, Human Sacrifice, Pagan Revels - All The Beauty Of One Of The Bible's Timeless Love Stories!
The Story of Ruth Synopsis
Ruth is one of two Moabite women who marry the sons of Elimelech and Naomi. When Elimelech and sons Mahlon and Chillion die, leaving Naomi a widow with two widowed daughters-in-law, Naomi decides to return to Israel. One daughter-in-law, Orpah, bids her goodbye. Daughter-in-law Ruth however says she will not desert her.
The Story of Ruth (1960) is a drama and history film directed by Henry Koster, released on June 17, 1960 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Elana Eden, Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon and Peggy Wood. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry Koster
- Writers:
- Norman Corwin
- Producers:
- Samuel G. Engel
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur E. Arling
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Story of Ruth (1960) Trailer
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The Story of Ruth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elana Eden
as Ruth
Stuart Whitman
as Boaz
Tom Tryon
as Mahlon
Peggy Wood
as Naomi
Viveca Lindfors
as Eleilat
Jeff Morrow
as Tob
Thayer David
as Hedak
Les Tremayne
as Elimelech
Eduard Franz
as Jehoam
Leo Fuchs
as Sochin
Lily Valenty
as Kera
John Gabriel
as Chilion
Key crew
Directed by Henry Koster, written by Norman Corwin, produced by Samuel G. Engel.
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The Story of Ruth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 58 ratings.
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The Story of Ruth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Story of Ruth online?
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The Story of Ruth (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Story of Ruth?
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The main cast of The Story of Ruth (1960) includes Elana Eden, Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon, Peggy Wood and Viveca Lindfors. The film was directed by Henry Koster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story of Ruth released?
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The Story of Ruth was released on June 17, 1960 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is The Story of Ruth worth watching?
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The Story of Ruth (1960) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Story of Ruth?
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