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Solomon and Sheba

1959 · 139 min

A grand, ornate spectacle: sweeping vistas and palace intrigue, with a doomed romance at its heart and an air of solemn grandeur.

Directed by
King Vidor
Genres
History, Romance, War
Tagline
Only once in 3000 years... anything like...
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.

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Directed by
King Vidor
Genres
History, Romance, War
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Tone
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • love
  • power
  • betrayal
  • faith
  • redemption
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour2
Realism5
Romance8
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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