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!”
Synopsis
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.
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TRAILER - THE STORY OF RUTH - A HISTÓRIA DE RUTH - 1960
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-03
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Corwin
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- The Story of Ruth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Norman Corwin
Franz Waxman
Arthur E. Arling
Jack W. Holmes
Samuel G. Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Koster
Director
Samuel G. Engel
Producer
Jack W. Holmes
Editor
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
Norman Corwin
Writer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Vittorio Nino Novarese
Costume Design
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What is The Story of Ruth about?
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.
Who directed The Story of Ruth?
The Story of Ruth was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in The Story of Ruth?
The principal cast of The Story of Ruth includes Elana Eden, Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon, Peggy Wood, Viveca Lindfors.
When was The Story of Ruth released and how long is it?
The Story of Ruth was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of Ruth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of Ruth was composed by Franz Waxman.