The Story of Ruth

Name: The Story of Ruth
Released: 1960

Henry Koster

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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.

Year1960

CountryUnited States

DirectorHenry Koster

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