Ester (Esther / 1999 Mertes), TV film
Ester (1999) is a TV film (sound, color, 90m), directed by Raffaele Mertes.
Abstract
A retelling of the Biblical story, starring Louise Lombard (Esther), F. Murray Abraham (Mordecai), and Ornella Muti (Queen Vashti).
Cast
- Louise Lombard = Esther
- F. Murray Abraham = Mardocai
- Thomas Kretschmann = Xerxès (Assuerus)
- Ornella Muti = Vashti
- Jürgen Prochnov = Haman
Production
Produced and aired in Italy (RAI1, 29 March 1999). American premiere: 5 November 2000.