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The Book of Esther

The Book of Esther

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The Book of Esther

"Who Is Your Hero?"

2013

1h 30m

5.7(24 votes)

TV Movie

Drama

Fantasy

Overview

When Ester becomes King Xerxes’ queen, her Cousin Mordecai and that despicable Haman engage in a dangerous game of intrigue for control of the young Persian King Xerxes.

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Production Companies

Pure Flix Entertainment

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jen Lilley

Jen Lilley

Esther

Joel Smallbone

Joel Smallbone

Xerxes

Jennifer Lyons

Jennifer Lyons

Vashti

Robert Miano

Robert Miano

Mordecai

Thaao Penghlis

Thaao Penghlis

Haman

Mark Irvingsen

Mark Irvingsen

Gaspar

Linda Bisesti

Linda Bisesti

Zaresh

Eliza Roberts

Eliza Roberts

Judith

Hadeel Sittu

Hadeel Sittu

Zara

Mary O'Connor

Bride #2

Creative team

Directed by: David A.R. White
Written by: Timothy Ratajczak

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