Esther and the King (1960)

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Just over a decade before she would gain fame and some fortune as Alexis Carrington in television's Dynasty series, Joan Collins starred as Esther in this melodramatic, routine Biblical story. The set... read more

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Unrated, 1 hr. 49 min.

Directed by: Denis O'Dea, Joan Collins, Raoul Walsh, Richard Egan, Sergio Fantoni, Mario Bava

Release Date: December 14, 1960

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DVD Release Date: June 15, 2000

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May 28, 2005

Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television

One of the best Biblical films, moving and trenchant. Full Review

May 9, 2005

Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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April 11, 2001

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

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