Solomon and Sheba
Solomon and Sheba is a 1959 American Biblical epic historical drama film directed by King Vidor, shot in Technirama (color by Technicolor), and distributed by United Artists. The film dramatizes events described in the tenth chapter of First Kings and the ninth chapter of Second Chronicles. It centers on the relationship between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, played by Yul Brynner and Gina Lollobrigida, respectively. The cast also features George Sanders, Marisa Pavan, David Farrar and Harry Andrews.
Plot
Under the rule of King David, Israel is united and prosperous, although surrounded by enemies, including Egypt and its allies, such as Sheba. The aging King favours the peace-loving Solomon to succeed him, but his elder brother Adonijah, a warrior, declares himself King, after a battle with Egypt where he encounters and insults the Queen of Sheba, as she and her troops retreat. When David learns of this, he publicly announces Solomon to be his successor. Adonijah and Joab, his general, withdraw in rage, but Solomon later offers his brother the command of the army, though knowing that Adonijah may use it against him.
More details
| author | Anthony Veiller |
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| contentLocation | Israel |
| director | King Vidor |
| editor | Otto Ludwig |
| genre | drama historical romance |
| keywords | abandon abishag adonijah almaqah altar assassination assassination attempt coup egypt general heaven high priest jerusalem joab judgment of solomon king david lightning nathan the prophet orgy pagan pharaoh queen of sheba rah-gon sheba stone surround the king viceroy zadok |
| musicBy | Mario Nascimbene |
| producer | Ted Richmond |
| productionCompany | Edward Small Productions |
| publisher | United Artists |
| recordedAt | Madrid Spain |
| theme | epic romantic drama |