Solomon and Sheba

"Only once in 3000 years... anything like..."

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 Solomon for their mutual benefit.

Director: King Vidor

Cast

Yul Brynner

Solomon

Gina Lollobrigida

Sheba

George Sanders

Adonijah

Marisa Pavan

Abishag

David Farrar

Pharaoh

John Crawford

Joab

Finlay Currie

David

Harry Andrews

Baltor