Esther and the King | Bible Story | Full Classic Movie | Joan Collins

Esther and the King - Two decades before she would gain fame and some fortune as Alexis Carrington on Dynasty (1981), Dame Joan Collins starred as Esther in this melodramatic, routine Biblical story. The setting is Persia in the fourth century B.C., as Esther comes to the attention of the recently widowed King Ahasuerus. The King has been trying to stifle and defeat the campaign of hatred fomented against the Jews by his evil minister Haman (Sergio Fantoni). Before the King can pair off with Esther and defeat the villainous Haman, there are several intervening adventures and an additional, attractive woman who competes for attention. Esther and the King (1960) Director: Raoul Walsh, Mario Bava Writers: Raoul Walsh(screenplay), Michael Elkins(screenplay), Ennio De Concini(uncredited) Stars: Joan Collins, Richard Egan, Denis O’Dea Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance Country: Italy, United States Language: English Also Known As: The Story of Esther Release Date: 18 Novemb