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Solomon and Sheba
UNITED STATES · 1959

Solomon and Sheba

King Vidor
biblical drama succession and power struggle monotheism vs polytheism political intrigue romance and temptation
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Synopsis

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 S

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