Title | : | The Story of Ruth |
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Release | : | 1960 |
Rating | : | 6.7 |
Language | : | English |
Runtime | : | 132 |
Genre | : | Drama,History,Romance |
Inspired by the tale from Hebrew scriptures and the Christian Bible, the Moabitess child Ruth is sold to the temple of Chemosh. Years pass and she serves as a priestess to the idol. While arranging a temple ritual, she encounters a Judean family of artisans: Elimelech, his wife Naomi, their sons Chilion and Mahlon, and daughter-in-law Orpah. Ruth is curious about their God, and begins to meet secretly with Mahlon. After tragedy strikes, Ruth follows Naomi and begins a new life in Bethlehem...
Norman Corwin