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Solomon and Sheba poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.8 / 100
1959·Drama / History / Romance·2h 21m

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.

Above the Line
King Vidor·DirectorAnthony Veiller·ScreenplayCrane Wilbur·WriterFreddie Young·Director of PhotographyMario Nascimbene·Original Music ComposerOtto Ludwig·Editor
Cast
Yul Brynner·SolomonGina Lollobrigida·ShebaGeorge Sanders·AdonijahMarisa Pavan·AbishagDavid Farrar·PharaohJohn Crawford·JoabFinlay Currie·DavidHarry Andrews·BaltorJosé Nieto·AhabMaruchi Fresno·Bathsheba
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
King Vidor·DirectorJosé María Ochoa·Assistant DirectorBernard Vorhaus·Assistant DirectorJoseph E. Kenney·Assistant DirectorElaine Schreyeck·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Crane Wilbur·WriterAnthony Veiller·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Freddie Young·Director of PhotographyNeil Binney·Focus PullerLéo L. Fuchs·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Otto Ludwig·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Mario Nascimbene·Original Music ComposerMalcolm Arnold·MusicAubrey Lewis·SoundFred Hughesdon·SoundWinston Ryder·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 6
Luis Pérez Espinosa·Art DirectionRichard Day·Art DirectionAlfred Sweeney·Art DirectionRalph Jester·Costume DesignDario Simoni·Set DecorationRobert Goodstein·Property Master
Production· 4
Tyrone Power·ProducerTed Richmond·ProducerRichard McWhorter·Production ManagerEduardo García Maroto·Production Manager
Other Departments· 4
Eric Seelig·Wardrobe CoordinatorTerry Yorke·StuntsAlex Weldon·Special EffectsJeroslav Berger·Choreographer
By the Numbers
69.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$12M
ROI 144%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Solomon and Sheba's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“An illustrated movie poster depicts a man embracing a woman from behind, both adorned in ancient-style attire. The man, with dark hair and a beard, wears a whit”

dramahistoryromance
Key Elements
Golden HeadpieceGolden Bra Like TopPink SkirtGold BeltGold ArmbandsYellow Title Banner
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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