Summaries

Inspired by the scriptural tale. Moabitess priestess Ruth is drawn both to a Judean man and to his talk of a forgiving God. After tragedy strikes, she begins a new life in Bethlehem.

Inspired by the tale from Hebrew scriptures and the Christian Bible, the Moabitess child Ruth is sold to the temple of Chemosh. Years pass and she serves as a priestess to the idol. While arranging a temple ritual, she encounters a Judean family of artisans: Elimelech, his wife Naomi, their sons Chilion and Mahlon, and daughter-in-law Orpah. Ruth is curious about their God, and begins to meet secretly with Mahlon. After tragedy strikes, Ruth follows Naomi and begins a new life in Bethlehem...—L. Hamre

Details

Keywords
  • prologue
  • human sacrifice
  • priestess
  • hebrew
  • child sacrifice
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • History
Release date Jun 16, 1960
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Ruby, Arizona, USA
Production companies Samuel G. Engel Productions

Box office

Budget $2930000

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 12m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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