Esther and the King - Full Movie - 1960 - Drama - Historical - Biblical
Channel: Cross Pattern Publishing
Date: 2023-03-18

The setting for Esther and the King is Persia in the fourth century B.C., as Esther comes to the attention of the recently widowed King Ahasuerus. The King has been trying to stifle and defeat the campaign of hatred fomented against the Jews by his evil minister Haman. Before the King can pair off with Esther and defeat the villainous Haman, there are several intervening adventures and an additional, attractive woman who competes for attention.

Cast:
Joan Collins as Esther
Richard Egan as Ahasuerus, King of Persia
Denis O'Dea as Mordecai
Sergio Fantoni as Haman
Rik Battaglia (as Rick Battaglia) as Simon
Renato Baldini as Klydrathes
Gabriele Tinti as Samuel
Rosalba Neri as Zeresh
Walter Williams (as Robert Buchanan) as Hegai
Daniela Rocca as Vashti
Folco Lulli as Tobiah