The Story of Ruth

IMDb 7.4 1960 • 132 min • DramaHistory

Director

Henry Koster

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Elana Eden
Elana Eden Ruth
Stuart Whitman
Stuart Whitman Boaz
Tom Tryon
Tom Tryon Mahlon
Peggy Wood
Peggy Wood Naomi
Viveca Lindfors
Viveca Lindfors Eleilat