Released:
1960-06-17

Overview:
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.

Director:
Henry Koster

Runtime:
2h 12min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Elana Eden
  as
  Ruth
• 
  Stuart Whitman
  as
  Boaz
• 
  Tom Tryon
  as
  Mahlon
• 
  Peggy Wood
  as
  Naomi
• 
  Viveca Lindfors
  as
  Eleilat