Saturday, November 26, 2022
Esther and the King
- Commentary: Under construction.
As you peruse reviews for this film, you'll notice that critics were sharply divided on it, despite the fact that audience attendance christened it "a hit", in the trades. The review attached to the title of this post swings both ways and provides, as well, a fascinating review of the making of the film and its impact. This review is an excellent example of the derision the film provoked. If you're looking for a reason why sword and sandal spectable epics took a long hiatus before coming back with the slam-dunk Gladiator in 2000, this movie suggests a reason.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Joan Collins Esther Richard Egan Ahasuerus, King of Persia Denis O'Dea Mordecai Sergio Fantoni Haman Rik Battaglia Simon Renato Baldini Klydrathes Gabriele Tinti Samuel Rosalba Neri Zeresh Robert Buchanan Hegai Daniela Rocca Vashti Folco Lulli Tobiah Ennio Antonelli Jewish Man
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 1960
Directed by Raoul Walsh.
Labels: bible-movies1, goflexA, period7, spectacle2
