Esther and the King
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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.
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Esther and the King [1960] Trailer | Joan Collins, Richard Egan, Denis O'DeaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Raoul Walsh, Michael Elkins, Ennio De Concini
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino, Roberto Nicolosi
- Original Title
- Esther and the King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Galatea Film, Titanus, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Raoul Walsh, Michael Elkins, Ennio De Concini
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino, Roberto Nicolosi
Mario Bava
Jerry Webb
Raoul Walsh
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Mario Bava
Director of Photography
Raoul Walsh
Producer
Jerry Webb
Editor
Raoul Walsh
Writer
Michael Elkins
Writer
Ennio De Concini
Writer
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
Roberto Nicolosi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Esther and the King
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What is Esther and the King about?
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.
Who directed Esther and the King?
Esther and the King was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Esther and the King?
The principal cast of Esther and the King includes Joan Collins, Richard Egan, Denis O'Dea, Sergio Fantoni, Rik Battaglia.
When was Esther and the King released and how long is it?
Esther and the King was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Esther and the King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Esther and the King was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino, Roberto Nicolosi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Esther and the King?
Esther and the King holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).