Salome
1953, English. Directed by William Dieterle.
The Glory And Excitement Of Rome... In All Its Greatness and Badness!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William DieterleDirector
- Rita HayworthPrincess Salome
- Charles LaughtonKing Herod
- Stewart GrangerCommander Claudius
- Judith AndersonQueen Herodias
- Alan BadelJohn the Baptist
- Cedric HardwickeTiberius Caesar
- Basil SydneyPontius Pilate
- Maurice SchwartzEzra the King's Advisor
- Arnold MossMicha
- Karl 'Killer' DavisSlave Master
- Rex ReasonMarcellus Fabius
Details
- Released
- 24 March 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Kleiner, Jesse Lasky Jr.
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What Salome is based on
Salome is based on Salome, a dramatic work by Oscar Wilde.
Dramatic work
Salome
By Oscar Wilde
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Salome: quick answers
Is Salome worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Salome?
Salome runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Salome have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Salome. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Salome parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Salome is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Salome on?
Salome isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Salome?
If you liked Salome, try Not Easily Broken, Blind, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.
Who directed Salome?
Salome (1953) was directed by William Dieterle and stars Rita Hayworth, Charles Laughton, Stewart Granger.
What is Salome based on?
Salome is based on Salome, a dramatic work by Oscar Wilde.