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The Story of Ruth

  • 1960
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  • 2h 12m
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The Story of Ruth (1960)
Inspired by the scriptural tale. Moabitess priestess Ruth is drawn both to a Judean man and to his talk of a forgiving God. After tragedy strikes, she begins a new life in Bethlehem.
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Moabitess priestess Ruth is drawn both to a Judean man and to his talk of a forgiving God. After tragedy strikes, she begins a new life in Bethlehem. Inspired by the Scriptural tale.Moabitess priestess Ruth is drawn both to a Judean man and to his talk of a forgiving God. After tragedy strikes, she begins a new life in Bethlehem. Inspired by the Scriptural tale.Moabitess priestess Ruth is drawn both to a Judean man and to his talk of a forgiving God. After tragedy strikes, she begins a new life in Bethlehem. Inspired by the Scriptural tale.

  • Director
    • Henry Koster
  • Writer
    • Norman Corwin
  • Stars
    • Elana Eden
    • Stuart Whitman
    • Tom Tryon
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    • Director
      • Henry Koster
    • Writer
      • Norman Corwin
    • Stars
      • Elana Eden
      • Stuart Whitman
      • Tom Tryon
    • 42User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Elana Eden
    Elana Eden
    • Ruth
    Stuart Whitman
    Stuart Whitman
    • Boaz
    Tom Tryon
    Tom Tryon
    • Mahlon
    Peggy Wood
    Peggy Wood
    • Naomi
    Viveca Lindfors
    Viveca Lindfors
    • Eleilat
    Jeff Morrow
    Jeff Morrow
    • Tob
    Thayer David
    Thayer David
    • Hedak
    Les Tremayne
    Les Tremayne
    • Elimelech
    Eduard Franz
    Eduard Franz
    • Jehoam
    Leo Fuchs
    Leo Fuchs
    • Sochin
    Lili Valenty
    • Kera
    John Gabriel
    John Gabriel
    • Chilion
    Ziva Rodann
    Ziva Rodann
    • Orpah
    Basil Ruysdael
    Basil Ruysdael
    • Shammah
    John Banner
    John Banner
    • King of Moab
    Adelina Pedroza
    • Iduma
    Daphne Einhorn
    • Tebah
    • (as Daphna Einhorn)
    Sara Taft
    • Eska
    • Director
      • Henry Koster
    • Writer
      • Norman Corwin
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    • Trivia
      The role of Ruth was intended for Susan Strasberg - who was tested for the part - but the studio decided to cast Elana Eden after they saw her screen test for The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) and were stunned by her beauty and talent. However, she made only one subsequent movie in a supporting role, "Trunk to Cairo" (1965).
    • Goofs
      That looks like a posse of Roman soldiers galloping through the village at 1:16!! The story of Ruth is in the Old Testament and set in the time of the Judges about 11th to 12th centuries BC. The traditional date for the commencement of the Roman Empire is the 1st century BC.
    • Quotes
      • Ruth: [to Naomi] Entreat me not to leave you, or to keep from following you. For where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Shape of Water (2017)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 17, 1960 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La historia de Ruth
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Samuel G. Engel Productions
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    • Budget
      • $2,930,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 12m(132 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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