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.
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Title: Slaves of Babylon (1953)
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| Richard Conte | ... | Nahum | |
| Linda Christian | ... | Princess Panthea | |
| Maurice Schwartz | ... | The Prophet Daniel | |
| Terry Kilburn | ... | King Cyrus (as Terrance Kilburn) | |
| Michael Ansara | ... | Prince Belshazzar | |
| Leslie Bradley | ... | King Nebuchadnezzar | |
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Ruth Storey | ... | Rachel |
| John Crawford | ... | Avil - Belshazzar's Chief Soldier | |
| Ric Roman | ... | Daniel's Aide | |
| Robert Griffin | ... | King Astyages | |
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Beatrice Maude | ... | Cyrus' Foster Mother |
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Wheaton Chambers | ... | Cyrus' Foster Father |
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Paul Purcell | ... | Overseer |
| Julie Newmar | ... | Dancer-Assassin (as Julie Newmeyer) | |
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The Jews are taken from Jerusalem and made slaves by King Nebuchadnezzar. In the meantime Cyrus, king of the Persians, who has been living as a shepherd, is proclaimed king and defeats Nebuchadnezzar. Written by Salvatore Santangelo <pappagone2@libero.it>
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6th century b.c. | biblical prophecy | babylonian empire | persian empire | king |Taglines:
She worshiped idols...until she met him! (original insert card) See more »Parents Guide:
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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). See more »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. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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October 1953 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Les Esclaves de Babylone See more »Company Credits
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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.