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Solomon and Sheba

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Biblical epic, continuing the Saturday Matinee double bill of King Vidor films. Starring Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida.

The story of Solomon, his conflict with the Egyptians and his stormy relationship with Magda, the cunning Queen of Sheba.

(Showing in widescreen format.)
(1959)
(See Films: pages 49-72)

Contributors

Solomon:
Yul Brynner
Magda Queen of Sheba:
Gina Lollobrigida
Adonijah:
George Sanders
Abishag:
Marisa Pavan
Pharaoh:
David Farrar
Hezrai:
Laurence Naismith
Baltor:
Harry Andrews
Source: Radio Times

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