The Story of Ruth

1960 · 132 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 1,536 VOTES · DIR. Henry Koster

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,353 lines

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00:00:25 Praise the Lord...
00:07:55 This gross piece to be worn on the altar of Chemosh? It's heavy and dead.
00:11:21 To our enemies give evil, plague, famine and misery.
00:15:47 Well ?
00:19:42 Kera.
00:24:02 Besides, I thought being chosen for sacrifice was a coveted honor...
00:28:18 You have given heed to one of our old enemy.
00:35:17 Artisan of Judah,you and your family came to Moab...
00:43:48 No!
00:50:53 Good-bye, my lady.
00:59:59 Still, it's better than starving
01:04:51 Do you obey all your laws so grudgingly ?
01:09:04 Well, a man is what he is.
01:13:17 The years of prosperity have mellowed you.
01:18:07 Poor old madman.
01:22:16 A number of things. Mostly you.
01:26:54 The widow Hagah has shamefully violated one of our most......
01:30:39 Do what you want with me, but spare her...
01:36:40 You are out of our brethren of the tribe of Reuben ?
01:40:40 - I have a boon to ask of you. - Of course.
01:45:14 I would rather die than bring you hurt.
01:54:30 would issue children and children's children...
02:00:45 They kept you from harm.
03:00:00 were put to death...

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,353
Dialogue density10.3 lines / min
First line00:00:25
Final line03:00:00

Production Record

DirectorHenry Koster
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes1,536