Movie·1960·2h 12m
The Story of Ruth
All The Spectacle Of Heathen Idolatry, Human Sacrifice, Pagan Revels - All The Beauty Of One Of The Bible's Timeless Love Stories!
Directed By
Henry Koster
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Norman Corwin
Producer
Samuel G. Engel
Cinematography
Arthur E. Arling
Music
Franz Waxman
Editor
Jack W. Holmes
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
56 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Elana Eden
Ruth
Stuart Whitman
Boaz
Tom Tryon
Mahlon
Peggy Wood
Naomi
Viveca Lindfors
Eleilat
Jeff Morrow
Tob
Thayer David
Hedak
Les Tremayne
Elimelech
Eduard Franz
Jehoam
Leo Fuchs
Sochin
Lily Valenty
Kera
John Gabriel
Chilion
Ziva Rodann
Orpah
Basil Ruysdael
Shammah
John Banner
King Of Moab
Adelina Pedroza
Iduma
Daphne Einhorn
Tebah
Sara Taft
Eska
// crew
Crew
Henry Koster
Director
Samuel G. Engel
Producer
Norman Corwin
Writer
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
Jack W. Holmes
Editor
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
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