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Overview
Near death, King David has a vision that his poet son, Solomon, should succeed him, rather than hot-headed Adonijah. Furious, Adonijah departs the court, swearing he will become king. Other rulers are concerned that Solomon's benevolent rule and interest in monotheism will threaten their tyrannical, polytheistic kingdoms. The Queen of Sheba makes an agreement with the Egyptian pharaoh to corrupt Solomon for their mutual benefit.
Directed by King Vidor
Written by Crane Wilbur, Anthony Veiller
Produced by Ted Richmond, Tyrone Power
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $12.2M
About Solomon and Sheba
Solomon and Sheba is a history, romance, war film released in 1959 exploring themes of egypt, israel, religion and supernatural, ancient israel, 10th century bc. Directed by King Vidor, it stars Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders. Near death, King David has a vision that his poet son, Solomon, should succeed him, rather than hot-headed Adonijah. Furious, Adonijah departs the court, swearing he will become king. Other rulers are concerned that Solomon's benevolent rule and interest in monotheism will threaten their tyrannical, polytheistic kingdoms. The Queen of Sheba makes an agreement with the Egyptian pharaoh to corrupt Solomon for their mutual benefit.