Action / Drama (1960) 109 Minutes ~ Color
After his wife is murdered, Persian King Ahasuerus (Richard Egan), chooses Esther (Joan Collins), a Jewish woman, to be his bride. But, Esther faces a severe test, when she and other Jews are required to renounce their faith. Based on the Old Testament, this epic recreates the tale which is the basis for Purim.
Directors: Raoul Walsh, Mario Bava
Writers: Raoul Walsh (screenplay), Michael Elkins (screenplay) and Ennio De Concini
Stars: Joan Collins, Richard Egan, Denis O'Dea, Sergio Fantoni
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