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The Story of Ruth

The Story of Ruth

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 17, 1960

Runtime

2h 12m

Genres

Drama, History

User Score

73%

Original Title

The Story of Ruth

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Director

Henry Koster

Description

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.