The Story of Ruth
1960 · Movie · 132 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Based on Book of Ruth
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Details
- Years
- 1960
- Release date
- 1960-06-17
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 132 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (55 votes)
Themes
- christianity
- bible
- priestess
- old testament
Cast & crew
Elana Eden
as Ruth
Stuart Whitman
as Boaz
Tom Tryon
as Mahlon
Peggy Wood
as Naomi
Viveca Lindfors
as Eleilat
Jeff Morrow
as Tob
Thayer David
as Hedak
Les Tremayne
as Elimelech
Eduard Franz
as Jehoam
Leo Fuchs
as Sochin
Directed by Henry Koster