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The Story of Ruth

1960 · 132 min

A solemn, lavishly staged biblical epic that moves slowly but earns its emotional sweep through devotion and sacrifice.

Directed by
Henry Koster
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Elana Eden, Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon
Tagline
All The Spectacle Of Heathen Idolatry, Human Sacrifice, Pagan Revels - All The Beauty Of One Of The Bible's Timeless Love Stories!
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Henry Koster
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Elana Eden, Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 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
  • faith
  • love
  • loyalty
  • grief
  • identity
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror3
Humour2
Realism6
Romance6
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, history
Directed by
Henry Koster
Written by
Norman Corwin
Starring
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Music
Franz Waxman
Cinematography
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Runtime
132 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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