- The film was shot on location in an exotic and ancient Mughal palace in the Indian state of Rajasthan .
- Irish actor Peter O'Toole and Egyptian actor Omar Sharif are working together for the first time in 42 years, following the 1962 biographical film Lawrence of Arabia.
- In order to restore the history better, director Mike O. Shabel not only read a lot of historical materials, but also constantly asked experts for advice, from small props, hairstyles, costumes to scenes, all strive to be realistic .
- The story of the film took place in Iran and Iraq, but considering the reasons for the war, the crew chose to shoot in northwestern India .
One Night with the King behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
One Night with the King quotes
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Prince Memucan: [playing an ancient, lifesize version of chess] Now let me see... you over there.
Queen Esther: Why can not a truce be arranged?
King Xerxes: Truce? That devil, Memucan has beat me twice in a row.
Queen Esther: I fear losing you.
King Xerxes: I gave an oath
[rising to feet, with Esther]
King Xerxes: to my father.
Queen Esther: He's the one I fear losing you to. You must dream You'll be gone much in the coming months.
King Xerxes: Keep this for me.
[giving her the necklace]
Queen Esther: But it is yours.
King Xerxes: Than be at peace. I always return for what is mine.
[before kissing her]
Prince Memucan: Will thoust sit there all day, my lord!
[gesturing for him to play]
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Haman, the Amelekite: Pieces are falling into place, ones we have spoken of. One by one.
Haman's Wife: [chidding] Soothsaying does not become you, Haman.
Haman, the Amelekite: Oh my darling, I speak of the truth, not of stars. My burden I would not wish on any man! But the blood of my forefather will be avenged! The god will smile down on our sons for our obedience.
Haman's Wife: Are you mad? 'This' is you plan?