description Solomon and Sheba Overview
Solomon and Sheba is a 1959 historical drama based on biblical accounts from First Kings and Second Chronicles. The film depicts the interactions between King Solomon (Yul Brynner) and Queen Sheba (Gina Lollobrigida), alongside a supporting cast including George Sanders. It was directed by King Vidor and presented in Technirama format.
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info Solomon and Sheba Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1959 |
help Solomon and Sheba FAQ
Was Yul Brynner the original choice to play King Solomon?
No. Tyrone Power was originally cast but collapsed and died in Madrid in 1958 while filming a dueling scene, mid-production. Yul Brynner replaced him and reshot the scenes Power had already completed.
Who directed Solomon and Sheba, and which studio released it?
King Vidor directed the film, which was shot in Spain and distributed in the U.S. by MGM. It was one of the final Hollywood features of Vidor's long directing career.
How closely does the movie follow the biblical accounts?
The story is drawn from First Kings and Second Chronicles, but it invents a romantic subplot between Solomon (Yul Brynner) and the Queen of Sheba (Gina Lollobrigida). George Sanders plays Adonijah, Solomon's rival, and the film climaxes with the destruction of the temple after Solomon strays.
Is this part of the 1950s wave of biblical epics?
Yes, it rode the boom in religious spectacle that followed the success of The Ten Commandments in 1956. Like other epics of that era, it features massive sets, including a lavish temple finale, and was one of the last big Bible-based productions before the genre faded in the 1960s.
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