The Story of Ruth (1960)

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Rating : ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 6 . 7
Actor : Elana Eden, Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon, Peggy Wood, Viveca Lindfors, Jeff Morrow, Thayer David, Les Tremayne, Eduard Franz, Leo Fuchs, Lily Valenty, John Gabriel
Director : Henry Koster
Writer : Norman Corwin
Genre : Drama , History , Romance
Duration : 132 min.
Release : 06/17/1960
Country : United States
Tagline : All The Spectacle Of Heathen Idolatry, Human Sacrifice, Pagan Revels - All The Beauty Of One Of The Bible's Timeless Love Stories!
Language : English
Synopsis : Inspired by the tale from Hebrew scriptures and the Christian Bible, the Moabitess child Ruth is sold to the temple of Chemosh. Years pass and she serves as a priestess to the idol. While arranging a temple ritual, she encounters a Judean family of artisans: Elimelech, his wife Naomi, their sons Chilion and Mahlon, and daughter-in-law Orpah. Ruth is curious about their God, and begins to meet secretly with Mahlon. After tragedy strikes, Ruth follows Naomi and begins a new life in Bethlehem..