Esther's glory: Biblical epic to hit theaters

YNet ^ | Sept. 19, 2006

[Alouette]

Screen legends Peter O’Toole, Omar Sharif in all-star cast of One Night With The King

Every Jewish child knows who Queen Esther was, now it's time for entire world to know: On October 13, Gener8Xion Entertainment’s One Night With the King opens in over 850 theatres in select cities across the United States.

Starring silver screen legends Peter O’Toole and Omar Sharif, along with the renowned John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings trilogy), Luke Goss (Blade II, ZigZag), John Noble (Lord of the Rings: Return of the King), Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister (Next Friday), James Callis (Bridget Jones Diary, Battlestar Galactica), Jonah Lotan (24, The Jacket) and Hollywood new-comer Tiffany Dupont, this impressive motion picture chronicles the amazing life of Esther, one of the Bible’s most beloved and courageous heroes.

Based on the best-selling novel Hadassah: One Night With The King by Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olsen, this dramatic big-screen adaptation chronicles a young woman’s rise from peasant to princess, her courageous role in the redemption of her people from destruction and death, and her winning of the love of the most powerful man in the kingdom - by seeking his heart rather than the riches of his kingdom.

“One Night With The King is a story of divine destiny,” explained the film’s producer Matthew Crouch, Chairman and CEO of Gener8Xion Entertainment. “Hadassah was a poor, unknown peasant girl, an orphan, an outcast from a distant land, who went on to become queen of a powerful empire. Her poignant story proves that anyone, no matter their circumstances, can rise to greatness when guided by the hand of destiny.”

“The lush color and vigorous landscape seen throughout the movie can only be captured in a classic old-world setting, ripe with millennia of history,” noted Crouch. “One Night With The King is rich with mystical allure, suspense, intrigue, and political intrigue within unparalleled drama. It’s an unforgettable love story set in a world of adventure and it appeals to people of all faiths.”

One Night With The King was produced by Matthew and Laurie Crouch, and directed by Michael O. Sajbel. The screenplay was written by Stephan Blinn. Also produced by Richard J. Cook, Stephen Blinn and Lawrence Mortorff. Director of photography for the film was Steven Bernstein, A.S.C.

Gener8Xion Entertainment first won the acclaim of audiences and critics alike with 1999 runaway hit The Omega Code, named that year’s top limited release motion picture by Hollywood’s Daily Variety.

[Alouette]

Has anyone heard of this movie? Supposedly the producers are religious Christians, so the movie should be scripturally accurate.

[Alouette]

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[Red Badger]

I'm wondering if Haman will be "hung from his own gallows" or just whacked..............ala The Sopranos?.........

[mtbopfuyn]

Never heard of it.

Gawd, I thought O'Toole was long dead. Did a search and he's still kicking.

[Red Badger]

O'Toole must be cast as Mordecai, Esther's cousin......

[Borges]

He's only in his mid 70s.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

Yes, on TBN ... and the Producer ( I think is the son of Paul Crouch ).
Hollywood will be scratching their collective heads in denial when they see this movie become a success and a hit.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

" Screen legends Peter O’Toole, Omar Sharif in all-star cast of One Night With The King "

" Gawd, I thought O'Toole was long dead. Did a search and he's still kicking "

That's what I thought, that both Petter O'toole and Omar Sharif were dead..... I thought that O'toole died back in the early 90s.
I have seen previews of this movie on TBN ( and it looks like to be a good movie ).
I never knew Tommy Tinny was a born again Christian, saw him on one of those TBN shows.

[hsrazorback1]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0430431/

[Red Badger]

I wonder if Omar Sharif is cast as the Emperor? And does he play Bridge?.........

[Red Badger]

Omar Sharif is also a world class Bridge player........even writes a column............

[justche]

This movie has been in the making for years - my aunt gave me the book a couple of years ago.

It's great, I'm looking forward to the movie.

[Buggman]

I saw a screening of the film last week; I'd meant to start a thread about it, but I've been down with a cold and kept putting it off. The version I saw was still rough-cut, but it looked like it would be an excellent movie. They didn't take any liberties with the book of Esther, beyond filling in some of the story around Esther's selection as the new queen and the reason why she hadn't been summoned before Xerxes for many months before going before him to plead for her people.

It's definitely worth checking out.

[WV Mountain Mama]

I haven't heard of this movie, but the "Veggie Tales" version my children has is great. ;) I hope this plays somewhere near me, I would love to see it.

[Cicero]

Peter O'Toole and Omar Shariff. A blast from the past. Sounds great!

Next thing, we need a movie about Jael and Sisera.

[Zionist Conspirator]

Has anyone heard of this movie? Supposedly the producers are religious Christians, so the movie should be scripturally accurate.

Well, accurate so far as their limited understanding permits (being unfortunately ignorant of Jewish oral tradition).

For example, why wouldn't the movie be released nearer to Purim?

[twigs]

Actually, John Rhys-Davies is Mordecai! This is a great story in the Bible. I hope they do it justice on the screen. And I really, really like JRD.

[GOP Poet]

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[Red Badger]

Then O'Toole is who?........

[lexington minuteman 1775]

The old "Tent peg" through the head was an intresting form of "whacking" a bad guy, no? LOL!