The Story of Ruth

1960 · directed by Henry Koster

Rating
71/100
Hit
no

Ruth is one of two Moabite women who marry the sons of Elimelech and Naomi. When Elimelech and sons Mahlon and Chillion die, leaving Naomi a widow with two widowed daughters-in-law, Naomi decides to return to Israel. One daughter-in-law, Orpah, bids her goodbye. Daughter-in-law Ruth however says she will not desert her.

The Story of Ruth (1960), directed by Henry Koster, rates 71/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Elana Eden
  • Stuart Whitman
  • Tom Tryon
  • Peggy Wood
  • Viveca Lindfors
  • Jeff Morrow
  • Thayer David
  • Les Tremayne
  • Eduard Franz
  • Leo Fuchs

Crew

  • Arthur E. Arling — Director of Photography
  • Jack W. Holmes — Editor
  • Franz Waxman — Original Music Composer
  • Norman Corwin — Writer

More from Henry Koster

  1. Harvey (1950) — 80/100 · hit
  2. The Inspector General (1949) — 77/100
  3. The Bishop's Wife (1947) — 76/100
  4. Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962) — 72/100
  5. No Highway in the Sky (1951) — 71/100
  6. My Cousin Rachel (1952) — 65/100

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