The Queen of Sheba (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1952, The Queen of Sheba is a drama film directed by Pietro Francisci, running about 99 minutes. “Fabulous Spectacle! Colorful Magnificence! Barbaric Splendor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Queen of Sheba falls in love with the King of Israel. The King of Israel, however, is in love with someone else.
Who’s in it. The Queen of Sheba stars Leonora Ruffo as Balkis, Queen of Sheba, Gino Cervi as King Solomon of Jerusalem, Gino Leurini as Prince Rehoboam of Jerusalem and Marina Berti as Zamira, betrothed of Rehoboam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Queen of Sheba sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Queen of Sheba page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Queen of Sheba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Queen of Sheba (1952)?
- In US, The Queen of Sheba is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Queen of Sheba worth watching?
- The Queen of Sheba holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Queen of Sheba?
- The Queen of Sheba stars Leonora Ruffo, Gino Cervi, Gino Leurini, Marina Berti and Franco Silva.
- When was The Queen of Sheba released?
- The Queen of Sheba was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.