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Ahasverus, king of Persia and Media, puts aside Vashti and makes Esther his queen, choosing her among maidens in a kingdom stretching from India to Ethiopia. Esther, using information from Mordecai, her uncle and patron, saves the king from assassination. Haman, the king's favorite, is miffed when Mordecai won't bow to him, so he orders death to all Jews in the kingdom, under the seal of the king. Esther pleads for her people, and Mordecai is in turn given license to make his own edict under the king's seal. Mordecai loses sight of his original intention, and bloody murder ensues. Purim annually celebrates the story. At the end of the film, the actors comment.
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How long is Esther?
Esther has a runtime of 1h 37m (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed Esther?
Esther was directed by Amos Gitai and released in 1986.
What genre is Esther?
Esther is a Drama film (1986).
Who stars in Esther?
The cast of Esther includes Simone Benyamini, Juliano Mer-Khamis, Zare Vartanian, David Cohen, Shmuel Wolf.
What is the TMDB rating for Esther?
Esther has a TMDB rating of 6.1/10 based on 7 votes.
