The Queen of Sheba

Nov 6, 1952

1h 39m

★ 5.8

Fabulous Spectacle! Colorful Magnificence! Barbaric Splendor!

Overview

The Queen of Sheba falls in love with the King of Israel. The King of Israel, however, is in love with someone else.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Oro Film

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Cast

Balkis, Queen of Sheba

Leonora Ruffo

King Solomon of Jerusalem

Gino Cervi

Prince Rehoboam of Jerusalem

Gino Leurini

Zamira, betrothed of Rehoboam

Marina Berti

Kabaal, commander of the Sheban army

Franco Silva

Chaldis, High Priest of Sheba

Mario Ferrari

Tabuia, leader of the handmaidens

Isa Pola

Kinor, a handmaiden

Nyta Dover

Isachar, companion of Rehoboam

Umberto Silvestri

Ati

Dorian Gray

The False Mother

Franca Tamantini

The True Mother

Fulvia Mammi

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