---
title: "Solomon and Sheba"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/solomon-and-sheba-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 29996
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 139
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Solomon and Sheba (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/solomon-and-sheba-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Solomon and Sheba is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under History, Romance, War. Produced and broadcast by Edward Small Productions, United Artists. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "King David chooses his son Solomon to succeed him, sparking fury and a dangerous foreign plot."

### Why Watch
- features a classic biblical epic narrative
- explores political and religious conflict

### Caveats & Content Note
- historical drama pacing may be slow for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of war, political intrigue, and religious conflict suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, epic, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/solomon-and-sheba-1959#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: King Vidor
- **Networks / Studios**: Edward Small Productions, United Artists

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yul Brynner** as *Solomon*
- **Gina Lollobrigida** as *Sheba*
- **George Sanders** as *Adonijah*
- **Marisa Pavan** as *Abishag*
- **David Farrar** as *Pharaoh*
- **John Crawford** as *Joab*
- **Finlay Currie** as *David*
- **Harry Andrews** as *Baltor*
- **José Nieto** as *Ahab*
- **Maruchi Fresno** as *Bathsheba*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Solomon and Sheba released?
The film was released on December 25, 1959 in the US.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by King Vidor.

### Q: Who distributed the film?
It was distributed by United Artists.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film is categorized under history, romance, and war, as well as being a biblical epic historical drama.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Solomon and Sheba — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/29996)
- [Solomon and Sheba - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_and_Sheba)
- [Šalamoun a královna ze Sáby 66% [Solomon and Sheba] (1959…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/20097-salamoun-a-kralovna-ze-saby)
- [A&E Biography: Solomon & Sheba (1997) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/134630-a-e-biography-solomon-sheba/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*