

139 min
Solomon and Sheba
Directed by King Vidor
Starring Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida
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...
Release
Oct 27, 1959
Budget
$5M
Breakeven
$12.5M(2.5x)
Gross
$12,200,000
Profit
-$300,000
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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.
Release
Oct 27, 1959
Budget
$5M
Breakeven
$12.5M(2.5x)
Gross
$12,200,000
Profit
-$300,000
139 min