Salome (1953)
Salome is a 1953 drama movie directed by William Dieterle, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Rita Hayworth, Charles Laughton and Stewart Granger.
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...
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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...
When was Salome released?
Salome was released on 24 March 1953.
How long is Salome?
Salome runs 1h 43m.
Who made Salome?
Salome was directed by William Dieterle.
Where can I watch Salome?
Salome is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Salome
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Cast
- Rita Hayworth as Princess Salome
- Charles Laughton as King Herod
- Stewart Granger as Commander Claudius
- Judith Anderson as Queen Herodias
- Alan Badel as John the Baptist
- Cedric Hardwicke as Tiberius Caesar
- Basil Sydney as Pontius Pilate
- Maurice Schwartz as Ezra the King's Advisor
- Arnold Moss as Micha
- Karl 'Killer' Davis as Slave Master
- Rex Reason as Marcellus Fabius