The Story of Ruth
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1960-06-17
Runtime: 132 mins
Director: Henry Koster
Writer: Norman Corwin
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama, History
Original title: The Story of Ruth
Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States of America
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