Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysLGBTQ+ Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Slaves of Babylon

  • 19531953
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
123
YOUR RATING
Richard Conte and Linda Christian in Slaves of Babylon (1953)
Official Trailer
Play trailer1:56
1 Video
9 Photos
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • History
In ancient times, a Jew is instrumental in the crowning of a new Median-Persian king who, in return, conquers Babylon and frees all the Jewish slaves.In ancient times, a Jew is instrumental in the crowning of a new Median-Persian king who, in return, conquers Babylon and frees all the Jewish slaves.In ancient times, a Jew is instrumental in the crowning of a new Median-Persian king who, in return, conquers Babylon and frees all the Jewish slaves.
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
123
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • William Castle
  • Writer
    • DeVallon Scott(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Conte
    • Linda Christian
    • Maurice Schwartz
Top credits
  • Director
    • William Castle
  • Writer
    • DeVallon Scott(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Conte
    • Linda Christian
    • Maurice Schwartz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 7User reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Slaves of Babylon
    Trailer 1:56
    Slaves of Babylon

    Photos9

    Richard Conte, Terry Kilburn, and Julie Newmar in Slaves of Babylon (1953)
    Richard Conte and Linda Christian in Slaves of Babylon (1953)
    Richard Conte and Linda Christian in Slaves of Babylon (1953)
    Richard Conte and Linda Christian in Slaves of Babylon (1953)
    Richard Conte and Linda Christian in Slaves of Babylon (1953)
    Linda Christian in Slaves of Babylon (1953)
    Richard Conte and Linda Christian in Slaves of Babylon (1953)
    Richard Conte, Linda Christian, and Julie Newmar in Slaves of Babylon (1953)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Richard Conte
    Richard Conte
    • Nahumas Nahum
    Linda Christian
    Linda Christian
    • Princess Pantheaas Princess Panthea
    Maurice Schwartz
    Maurice Schwartz
    • The Prophet Danielas The Prophet Daniel
    Terry Kilburn
    Terry Kilburn
    • King Cyrusas King Cyrus
    • (as Terrance Kilburn)
    Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara
    • Prince Belshazzaras Prince Belshazzar
    Leslie Bradley
    Leslie Bradley
    • King Nebuchadnezzaras King Nebuchadnezzar
    Ruth Storey
    • Rachelas Rachel
    John Crawford
    John Crawford
    • Avil - Belshazzar's Chief Soldieras Avil - Belshazzar's Chief Soldier
    Ric Roman
    Ric Roman
    • Daniel's Aideas Daniel's Aide
    Robert Griffin
    Robert Griffin
    • King Astyagesas King Astyages
    Beatrice Maude
    • Cyrus' Foster Motheras Cyrus' Foster Mother
    Wheaton Chambers
    • Cyrus' Foster Fatheras Cyrus' Foster Father
    Paul Purcell
    • Overseeras Overseer
    Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar
    • Dancer-Assassinas Dancer-Assassin
    • (as Julie Newmeyer)
    Ernestine Barrier
    Ernestine Barrier
    • Mandane - Cyrus' Real Motheras Mandane - Cyrus' Real Mother
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Fox
    Michael Fox
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Castle
    • Writer
      • DeVallon Scott(story and screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Serpent of the Nile
    5.0
    Serpent of the Nile
    The Night Walker
    6.3
    The Night Walker
    The Crime Doctor's Gamble
    5.8
    The Crime Doctor's Gamble
    Project X
    5.5
    Project X
    Salome
    5.8
    Salome
    Crime Doctor's Man Hunt
    6.2
    Crime Doctor's Man Hunt
    Mysterious Intruder
    6.4
    Mysterious Intruder
    The Old Dark House
    5.4
    The Old Dark House
    Uranium Boom
    5.9
    Uranium Boom
    Sins of Jezebel
    4.4
    Sins of Jezebel
    Duel on the Mississippi
    5.6
    Duel on the Mississippi
    Tevya
    6.9
    Tevya

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      At least three of the cast appeared in other bible movies as well. Maurice Schwartz played an advisor to King Herod Antipas in Salome (1953), the same year he made this film. Richard Conte went on to play Barabbas in The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965). Michael Ansara had a bit part as Judas Iscariot in [tt0046247 and as a taskmaster in The Ten Commandments (1956).
    • Goofs
      The Star of Remphan, which Daniel wears as a symbol of the Israelites is in fact a Pagan symbol that represents the god Saturn.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Biography: Julie Newmar: The Cat's Meow (2000)

    User reviews7

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    The Old Testament for Beginners
    A swift canter through the Old Testament visualising in Technicolor for Sunday school students as vividly as the budget will allow the hanging gardens of Babylon, Daniel in the lions' den and Belshazzar's feast.
    helpful•1
    0
    • richardchatten
    • May 22, 2020

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • October 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sclavii Babilonului
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Sam Katzman Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Richard Conte and Linda Christian in Slaves of Babylon (1953)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Slaves of Babylon (1953) officially released in India in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:02
    LGBTQIA+ Movies and Shows to Watch This Summer
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.