Herod the Great

Herod the Great

Mighty Colussus of 1000 Thrills

1959 · 93 min · ★ 6.3 · History, Drama

Angry at his wife and defeated in battle, the king of Judea is taken prisoner. After being spared by the Romans, King Herod comes to believe he's been a victim of court plotting.

Directed by Viktor Tourjansky · Written by Fernando Cerchio

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