Salome (1953)
Overview
In the reign of emperor Tiberius, Gallilean prophet John the Baptist preaches against King Herod and Queen Herodias. The latter wants John dead, but Herod fears to harm him due to a prophecy. Enter beautiful Princess Salome, Herod's long-absent stepdaughter. Herodias sees the king's dawning lust for Salome as her means of bending him to her will. But Salome and her lover Claudius are–contrary to Scripture–nearing conversion to the new religion.
Where to watch Salome
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Salome in 9 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Salome about?
In the reign of emperor Tiberius, Gallilean prophet John the Baptist preaches against King Herod and Queen Herodias. The latter wants John dead, but Herod fears to harm him due to a prophecy. Enter beautiful Princess Salome, Herod's long-absent stepdaughter. Herodias sees the king's dawning lust for Salome as her means of bending him to her will. But Salome and her lover Claudius are–contrary to Scripture–nearing conversion to the new religion. Salome is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 1953-03-24, runtime 103 minutes.
Is Salome worth watching?
TMDB users rate Salome 5.8 out of 10 from 51 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Salome?
In the United States, Salome can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
William Dieterle
Cast
- Rita Hayworth as Princess Salome
- Charles Laughton as King Herod
- Stewart Granger as Commander Claudius
- Judith Anderson as Queen Herodias
- Alan Badel as John the Baptist
- Cedric Hardwicke as Tiberius Caesar
- Basil Sydney as Pontius Pilate
- Maurice Schwartz as Ezra the King's Advisor
- Arnold Moss as Micha
- Karl 'Killer' Davis as Slave Master
- Rex Reason as Marcellus Fabius
More like this
Sources
Details and the 5.8/10 rating from Salome on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.