The Story of Ruth
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.
Critics Sentiment
Ruth rescues mortally wounded Mahlon who dies after marrying her
Moabite agents falsely accuse Ruth of secretly worshipping Chemosh
The film drops from the emotional peak of Mahlon's death (9.0) to the criticized courtroom drama with false accusers (6.5), a swing of 2.5 points.
The Story of Ruth follows a satisfying emotional arc that builds from Ruth's pagan origins through her spiritual transformation to her ultimate redemption. The first half focusing on Ruth's backstory and romance with Mahlon receives strong praise, peaking with his deeply moving death scene. The second half maintains solid reception despite some criticism of added fictional elements like the trial sequence.
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Elana Eden
Ruth
Stuart Whitman
Boaz
Tom Tryon
Mahlon
Peggy Wood
Naomi
Viveca Lindfors
Eleilat
Jeff Morrow
Tob
Thayer David
Hedak
Les Tremayne
Elimelech
Eduard Franz
Jehoam
Leo Fuchs
Sochin
Lily Valenty
Kera
John Gabriel
Chilion
Ziva Rodann
Orpah
Basil Ruysdael
Shammah
John Banner
King Of Moab
Adelina Pedroza
Iduma
Daphne Einhorn
Tebah
Sara Taft
Eska
Jean Inness
Hagah
Berry Kroeger
Huphim
Crew
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