Solomon and Sheba
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Synopsis
Near death, King David has a vision that his poet son, Solomon, should succeed him, rather than hot-headed Adonijah. Furious, Adonijah departs the court, swearing he will become king. Other rulers are concerned that Solomon's benevolent rule and interest in monotheism will threaten their tyrannical, polytheistic kingdoms. The Queen of Sheba makes an agreement with the Egyptian pharaoh to corrupt Solomon for their mutual benefit.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-25
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Yul Brynner
Solomon
Gina Lollobrigida
Sheba
George Sanders
Adonijah
Marisa Pavan
Abishag
David Farrar
Pharaoh
John Crawford
Joab
Finlay Currie
David
Harry Andrews
Baltor
José Nieto
Ahab
Maruchi Fresno
Bathsheba
William Devlin
Nathan
Jack Gwillim
Josiah
Jean Anderson
Takyan
Laurence Naismith
Hezrai
Julio Peña
Zadok
Claude Dantes
Mother of Disputed Child (uncredited)
Félix de Pomés
Egyptian General (uncredited)
Alejandro Rey
Sittar (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Premiere at Astoria in London.
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 31, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.44x
+$7.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Veiller
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene, Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- Solomon and Sheba
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.2M
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Anthony Veiller, Crane Wilbur
Mario Nascimbene, Malcolm Arnold
Freddie Young
Otto Ludwig
Ted Richmond, Tyrone Power
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Crane Wilbur
Writer
Anthony Veiller
Screenplay
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Ted Richmond
Producer
Ralph Jester
Costume Design
Tyrone Power
Producer
Otto Ludwig
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Solomon and Sheba
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Solomon and Sheba about?
Near death, King David has a vision that his poet son, Solomon, should succeed him, rather than hot-headed Adonijah. Furious, Adonijah departs the court, swearing he will become king. Other rulers are concerned that Solomon's benevolent rule and interest in monotheism will threaten their tyrannical, polytheistic kingdoms. The Queen of Sheba makes an agreement with the Egyptian pharaoh to corrupt Solomon for their mutual benefit.
Who directed Solomon and Sheba?
Solomon and Sheba was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in Solomon and Sheba?
The principal cast of Solomon and Sheba includes Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan, David Farrar.
When was Solomon and Sheba released and how long is it?
Solomon and Sheba was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of Solomon and Sheba?
Solomon and Sheba had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $12.2M at the worldwide box office (2.44 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Solomon and Sheba?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Solomon and Sheba was composed by Mario Nascimbene, Malcolm Arnold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Solomon and Sheba?
Solomon and Sheba holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).