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The Story of Ruth

1960 • 2h12m Drama, History

Rating

7.3/10

Popularity

1

Ruth is one of two Moabite women who marry the sons of Elimelech and Naomi. When Elimelech and sons Mahlon and Chillion die, leaving Naomi a widow with two widowed daughters-in-law, Naomi decides to return to Israel. One daughter-in-law, Orpah, bids her goodbye. Daughter-in-law Ruth however says she will not desert her.

Details

Director

Henry Koster

Screenplay

Norman Corwin

Cast

Elana Eden

Stuart Whitman

Tom Tryon

Release date

6/17/1960

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

54