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Average
MASTER SCORE 50.1 / 100
1960·Biography / Drama / History·1h 49m

ESTHER AND THE KING

“The Most Celebrated Love Adventure of All...From the Greatest Book of All!”

Recently widowed Persian King Ahasuerus wants to marry the beautiful Esther. But Esther is a Jewess, and Haman, the king's evil minister, is spreading hatred against the Jews.

Above the Line
Raoul Walsh, Mario Bava·DirectorRaoul Walsh·WriterMichael Elkins·WriterMario Bava·Director of PhotographyAngelo Francesco Lavagnino·Original Music ComposerJerry Webb·Editor
Cast
Joan Collins·EstherRichard Egan·King AhasuerusDenis O'Dea·MordecaiSergio Fantoni·HamanRik Battaglia·SimonRenato Baldini·KlydrathesGabriele Tinti·SamualRosalba Neri·KereshWalter Williams·HegaiDaniela Rocca·Queen Vashti
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
Raoul Walsh·DirectorOttavio Oppo·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Raoul Walsh·WriterMichael Elkins·WriterEnnio De Concini·Writer
Camera· 2
Mario Bava·Director of PhotographyUbaldo Terzano·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Jerry Webb·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino·Original Music ComposerRoberto Nicolosi·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Giorgio Giovannini·Art DirectionEuclide Santoli·Makeup & HairAnna Maria Feo·Costume Supervisor
Production· 5
Raoul Walsh·ProducerJohn Twist·Associate ProducerFerruccio De Martino·Production SupervisorMassimo De Rita·Unit ManagerMike Holden·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Manlio Rocchetti·Hairdresser
By the Numbers
50.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
40%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#C45B3B
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Mood
Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a man standing over a kneeling woman. The man is wearing a blue and gold tunic and holding a knife. The woman is wearing an orange dre”

romance
Key Elements
KnifeTunicDress
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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