Solomon 1997 - 3 stars out of 5 stars

There was a 2 part miniseries on TV back in 1997 and this DVD release is it in its entirety running 180 minutes.Unlike most modern biblical recreations this one had a fairly good and recognizable cast that you have seen in far less biblical roles,ha,ha..However its still very uneven and takes a very long time to tell its simple enough tale.Thus 2 full stars off.It's rated PG-13 and I find no reason anyone couldn't watch it and its better than most of this genre.I did enjoy the most famous aspect of the Solomon biblical parable of his wisdom,as portrayed in this film.You know,that of the two women who claim the same baby and Salomon decrees,ah,you'll have to see the film,ha,ha.So if you want a refreshed biblical story,a bit long, with very un biblical casting to make you say,hummmmmm,than by all means see it.You could do worse.Sorry I couldn't find a trailer but there is a IMDB summary below.


David, now an old man, is still king of Israel. Among his sons, the ambitious Adonijah and the clever Solomon. The two young men are fierce rivals, since both are prospective heirs to the throne and only one can be successful. During a hunting expedition, Adonijah challenges his younger brother Solomon to a chariot race. While Solomon, though brave, still retains a modicum of caution, the daredevil Adonijah is eager to win at all costs -- and loses control of his chariot. Solomon takes the seriously injured Adonijah back to Jerusalem. On the way there they meet the attractive Abishag, who despite her youth is versed in the use of healing herbs. She actually succeeds in helping the prince. Adonijah falls in love with Abishag -- but Bathsheba arranges things so that she works for David, hoping that her youth, her beauty and her healing powers will soothe the old king's suffering. Several members of the influential priesthood and also the respected army general Joab, who served David ... Written by Anonymous