Solomon and Sheba (1959)

Directors

King Vidor

Cast

Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan, David Farrar, Harry Andrews

The story

Under the rule of King David, Israel is united and prosperous, although surrounded by enemies, including Egypt and its allies, such as Sheba. The aging King favours the peace-loving Solomon to succeed him, but his elder brother Adonijah, a warrior, declares himself King, after a battle with Egypt where he encounters and insults the Queen of Sheba, as she and her troops retreat. When David learns of this, he publicly announces Solomon to be his successor.

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