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Salome (1953)

Movie ★ 5.9 103 min

In the reign of emperor Tiberius, Gallilean prophet John the Baptist preaches against King Herod and Queen Herodias. The latter wants John dead, but Herod fears to harm him due to a prophecy. Enter beautiful Princess Salome, Herod's long-absent stepdaughter. Herodias sees the king's dawning lust for Salome as her means of bending the king to her will. But Salome and her lover Claudius are (contrary to Scripture) nearing conversion to the new religion. And the famous climactic dance turns out to have unexpected implications...

William Dieterle Director Harry Kleiner Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 24, 1953
Runtime
103 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0046269
Country
United States
Language
Italian, English
Studio
Columbia Pictures, The Beckworth Corporation

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Frequently asked questions

What is Salome about?
In the reign of emperor Tiberius, Gallilean prophet John the Baptist preaches against King Herod and Queen Herodias. The latter wants John dead, but Herod fears to harm him due to a prophecy. Enter beautiful Princess Salome, Herod's long-absent stepdaughter. Herodias sees the king's dawning lust for Salome as her means of bending the king to her will. But Salome and her lover Claudius are (contrary to Scripture) nearing conversion to the new religion. And the famous climactic dance turns out to have unexpected implications...
Who directed Salome?
Salome was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Salome?
Salome stars Rita Hayworth, Charles Laughton, Stewart Granger, Judith Anderson.
When was Salome released?
Salome is a 1953 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Salome?
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