Solomon and Sheba VHS

If you're looking for something comparable to The 10 Commandments, don't go here. It's a poorly acted (fight scenes especially), poorly filmed (scenes don't flow between each other/are oddly disjointed), and poorly casted (Gina Lollobrigida is Queen of Sheba but sounds more Italian--and the makeup to make her look darker is hideous). Also Yul Brynner with hair is not the same commanding presence as without. Wanted a good Yul Brynner movie and this is not one. Could only watch the first 10 or 15 minutes. Decided to rent this because some people called it one of their favorites. It's beyond me how that could be. But, to each their own. Just don't say you weren't warned.

A classic Biblical epic film from the late 1950s! I love Yul Brynner! I love him most as Ramses in THE TEN COMMANDMENTS! I do like him in this film ... I don't - love him - in this - but nonetheless - he's the great Yul Brynner and that's really all to say! Gina Lollobrigida is an Italian actress along the same lines as a Sophia Loren, Silvana Mangano - actresses like that. Just as Sophia Loren is - SMOLDERING - in pretty much all of her films - Gina Lollobrigida is the same in this - SMOLDERING!The Solomon and Sheba story isn't really one of my favorite Old Testament stories - (I like it a lot - don't get me wrong) but it's not my go to story - nor would this film be my first film of choice to watch in terms of Old Testament entertainment (if you all know what I mean by that), that would be THE TEN COMMANDMENTS! However, this film tells a good story, has some of the best actors and actresses of it's era in it!

Yul Brynner with hair! This seems to fascinate many but there are more films out there with him sporting a quaff than you might expect! As a Biblical story this is worthy of your collection, although not spot on accurate not many are. As a Sword & Sandal film or Action movie this will satisfy! I hear many reviews stating this movie is more important for the loss of Tyrone Powers but I think this is a highly unfair assessment! I had no idea Mr. Powers passed away while filming this movie so I enjoyed it for what it is & I think everyone involved did a great job!!! Whether your into the Biblical aspects or not this is a good action movie! As a period piece it has some good battle tactics & doesn't lack for action. I think lovers of Sword & Sandal, Historical, Biblical, & Action Adventures would be happy to add this one to their collections! I do have a love for the older epics because they didn't depend on billion dollar special effects to carry the film but relied on acting and story lines & good plots! This movie has all of that & can be enjoyed by the whole family as the violence isn't excessive & the language is articulate not relying on the F-bomb to make up for intelligent dialogue! Now I don't consider myself a prude but I am getting a little tired of the lack of morality these days. I see animated cartoons on T.V. that are so crude & promoting ignorance that I would hope there are still family's out there that would want to add a movie like this to their collections!

The Bible merely reports that the Queen of Sheba, hearing of King Solomon's wisdom, visited him for an education. Of course many traditions say more. In this film Sheba (Gina Lollobrigida) asks Solomon (Yul Brynner) for private lessons, with predictable results. The only direct contradiction to Biblical accounts is Solomon letting his no-good brother Adonijah live long after their father David's death -- forgivable fudging, since George Sanders as Adonijah is too entertaining to kill early on. Less forgivable is the scripting of Abishag (Marisa Pavan) as a total innocent when the Bible is pretty clear about her job: trying to help the aging David regain his sexual potency. Also, while some of the big-screen scenes are technically on par with contemporary Hollywood sword-and-sandal epics, others are definitely not, and the anachronous Star of David decor is annoying.

Solomon and Sheba, a 1959 offering from United Artists, gave the movie audiences of the world a glimpse into the Golden Age of Israel. King David entrusted the united kingdom of Israel to his young son Solomon.Of course, this did not sit well with Solomon's half brother, Adonijah who was the eldest. The contrast between the two sons was striking-Solomon was a poet and a peaceful soul; Adonijah was a warrior ever looking to fulfill his bloodlust. He was only happy when his sword dripped with blood.The film shows the building of Solomon's Temple, a marvel of industry for the time. Meanwhile, Adonijah and Joab, David's nephew, secretly plotted to seize the throne.Down the road in Egypt, the Pharaoh plotted with the Queen of Sheba to overthrow Solomon. He feared the united kingdom of Israel and its ever increasing military presence as well as the lost of trade. In the final analysis, war usually results from economic factors.Everyone wanted to travel to Jerusalem to see the magnificent city of Jerusalem with its Temple and Solomon's palace. Also, they yearned to hear the words of wisdom from Solomon that had given him global renown.When the Queen of Sheba arrives in Jerusalem, she brings her vast caravan with expensive gifts for the King as well as her gods which she hoped would lead to his downfall. The Queen was an intoxicating beauty which a god would be unwilling to resist.Yul Brynner and Gina Lollobrigida give two stellar performances. The Spanish cinematography is beautifully filmed.The wrath of Jehovah on the Temple as the result of Solomon's sin is awe-inspiring. The climax battle between Solomon and Adonijah leading the Egyptian army is spectacular. The stoning of the Queen of Sheba at the ruins of the Temple is poignant.One has to keep in mind that these biblical film epics are loosely based on the Bible and other sacred texts. Regardless of this technicality, it is a great film if this is a genre that you enjoy.The dialogue has been criticized for being too wordy, too poetic. Keep in mind this was 1959, not 2009. Actors and viewers were expected to be readers of the written word.

It is what it says.DVD release of an old classic.(so old, Yul Brynner has hair)subtitles in many languages, plus original cinema trailer included as an extra.we loved it, and well worth the money.fast efficient delivery, as usual

First off, this was not made by MGM (it's a United Artists film) and Tyrone Power cannot be scene in the battlesequences. He is only visible in one shot of the trailer. It is interesting to speculate on what the film wouldhave been like with Power but, the truth is, in existing photos from the first version he looks too old for the part. Yul Brynner was an excellent choice to replace him and does a wonderful job in the role. Gina Lollobrigida is unbelievably beautiful as Sheba and wears some of the most revealing costumes in a film up to that time. This is a large scale andhugely entertaining motion picture. The UK DVD is by far the best transfer I have ever seen of SOLOMON ANDSHEBA and well worth adding to your collection.

As described and quick delivery good seller . reasonable quality for an old film .

a good realistic film where gods personal name is mentioned , jehovah. plenty of action.

Good biblical film features a large cast, also Tyrone powers last film he died of a heart attack while making this.