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Esther

  • TV Movie
  • 19991999
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
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6.5/10
1.4K
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The Bible story of Esther starring Louise Lombard, F. Murray Abraham and Jurgen Prochnow.The Bible story of Esther starring Louise Lombard, F. Murray Abraham and Jurgen Prochnow.The Bible story of Esther starring Louise Lombard, F. Murray Abraham and Jurgen Prochnow.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Raffaele Mertes
  • Writer
    • Sandy Niemand(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Louise Lombard
    • F. Murray Abraham
    • Jürgen Prochnow
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  • Director
    • Raffaele Mertes
  • Writer
    • Sandy Niemand(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Louise Lombard
    • F. Murray Abraham
    • Jürgen Prochnow
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    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Louise Lombard
    Louise Lombard
    • Estheras Esther
    F. Murray Abraham
    F. Murray Abraham
    • Mordecaias Mordecai
    Jürgen Prochnow
    Jürgen Prochnow
    • Hamanas Haman
    Thomas Kretschmann
    Thomas Kretschmann
    • King Ahasuerusas King Ahasuerus
    Ornella Muti
    Ornella Muti
    • Queen Vashtias Queen Vashti
    Frank Baker
    • Ezraas Ezra
    John Hollis
    John Hollis
    • Harbonaas Harbona
    Umberto Orsini
    Umberto Orsini
    • Memucanas Memucan
    Phil Davies
    • Hegaias Hegai
    Natasha Williams
    • Maimunaas Maimuna
    Peter Halliday
    Peter Halliday
    • Carshenaas Carshena
    Christopher Ettridge
    Christopher Ettridge
    • Hathachas Hathach
    Darren Bransford
    Darren Bransford
    • Nehemiaas Nehemia
    Nicola Harrington
    • Maraas Mara
    Peter Guinness
    Peter Guinness
    • Admathaas Admatha
    Bruce Purchase
    Bruce Purchase
    • Commissioneras Commissioner
    Ilza Prestinari
    • Zereshas Zeresh
    Hassani Shapi
    • Shetaras Shetar
    • Director
      • Raffaele Mertes
    • Writer
      • Sandy Niemand(teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      None of the actors are of Persian or Jewish descent. F. Murray Abraham, who is of Assyrian descent, is the only actor in the film of known Middle Eastern descent.
    • Goofs
      King Ahasuerus promoted Haman's popularity, after Esther was picked as the Babylonian queen, replacing Vashti, not before. Her Jewish name is Hadassah and Esther is her Babylonian name. Evidence: Holy Bible, Old Testament book, Esther, Chapters 2 and 3.
    • Connections
      Followed by Jesus (1999)

    User reviews17

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    Movie is a beautiful depiction of the Book of Esther from Bible
    This movie was a great rendition of the book of Esther. It showed God's love and plan for our lives and His people even though we don't see it.

    The book of Esther had two major themes in it for me, one was how a wife is to prepare for her husband, Esther prepared for the King 12 months, second Esther's obedience that ultimately led to the Jewish people being spared from slaughter. Please notice that the queen could only be summoned by the King, Esther and the Jewish people prayed and fasted for three days in order to soften the King's heart when Esther approached him unannounced.

    The movie also showed the sweet relationship between Esther and the King.

    I highly recommend this movie! Tania
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    • Release date
      • December 5, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • Germany
      • France
      • Spain
      • United States
      • Czech Republic
      • Netherlands
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Five Mile River Films
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Bible: Esther
    • Filming locations
      • Ouarzazate, Morocco
    • Production companies
      • Lube
      • Lux Vide
      • Beta Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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