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Story of Ruth, The
1960
Inspired by the tale from Hebrew scriptures and the Christian Bible, the Moabitess child Ruth is sold to the temple of Chemosh. Years pass and she serves as a priestess to the idol. While arranging a temple ritual, she encounters a Judean family of artisans: Elimelech, his wife Naomi, their sons Chilion and Mahlon, and daughter-in-law Orpah. Ruth is curious about their God, and begins to meet secretly with Mahlon. After tragedy strikes, Ruth follows Naomi and begins a new life in Bethlehem...
Inspired Biblical Spectacle!
JBscale
70
Very Good
Film Detail
Genre
Drama - History
Length
2 hrs. 12 mins.
US Theatrical Release
June 17, 1960
US Box Office
No Data Available
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
NR
Not Rated
Collection Detail
Release Method
Digital Only
Aquired Format
Fandango at Home
Aspect Ratio
WS 2.35:1
Audio
English:
DD+ 5.1
Studio
20th Century Fox
Released
March 14, 2006
Acquired Date
April 24, 2025
Times Seen
0 Times
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Actors
Elana Eden
Stuart Whitman
Tom Tryon
Peggy Wood
Viveca Lindfors
Jeff Morrow
Thayer David
Les Tremayne
Eduard Franz
Leo Fuchs
Lili Valenty
John Gabriel
Ziva Rodann
Basil Ruysdael
John Banner
Adelina Pedroza
Daphne Einhorn
Sara Taft
Jean Inness
Berry Kroeger
Jon Silo
Don Diamond
Directors
Henry Koster
Producers
Samuel G. Engel
Writers
Norman Corwin
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71%
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20 votes
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6.7/10
1,565 votes
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