<P> The film generally adheres to the main plot of the Biblical version . However, the film adds stylistic elements not present in the Biblical story, as well as depicting several non-Biblical minor characters . The story presents many facets that could have happened rather than strictly sticking to Biblical texts . For example, the build - up to the Biblical story's climax focuses mainly on Haman and his plot to destroy the Jews, whereas Esther is hardly featured until chapter 6 . In the film, Esther is featured prominently throughout, and it is Haman who receives very little screen - time until the last third of the film, although his presence is felt throughout . </P> <P> The movie's Premiere Night took place at Mann Bruins Theater in Los Angeles, California . The movie, filmed entirely in the state of Rajasthan, India, was released in theaters on October 13, 2006 . During its opening weekend, it earned $4,120,497 in theaters . By the end of its theatrical run, the film had earned $13,395,961 domestically, and $13,728,450 worldwide . </P> <Ul> <Li> Tiffany Dupont as Hadassah / Esther, the main protagonist . </Li> <Li> Luke Goss as King Xerxes I of Persia, Esther's love interest and insecure in his new position as king and therefore almost submits to the influence of the Princes of the Face . </Li> <Li> John Rhys - Davies as Mordecai, Esther's uncle and father figure . </Li> <Li> Omar Sharif as Prince Memucan, one of the few truly loyal Princes of the Face . </Li> <Li> Tommy Lister, Jr. as Hegai, the Royal Eunuch, the harem's bodyguard . </Li> <Li> Jonah Lotan as Jesse, Esther's close friend who becomes a Eunuch in the Persian palace . </Li> <Li> John Noble as Prince Admatha, a scheming Prince of the Face who plots to become king himself . </Li> <Li> James Callis as Haman, the Agagite, the film's main antagonist, Haman plans to use his position of power to kill the Jewish inhabitants of Persia . Scenes including Haman and his henchmen in the film make use of imagery associated with Nazism, including swastika - like symbols and torchlit nighttime rallies . </Li> <Li> Peter O'Toole as Prophet Samuel </Li> <Li> Denzil Smith as Prince Carshena </Li> <Li> Jyoti Dogra as Queen of Persia Vashti </Li> <Li> Tom Alter as King Saul of Israel </Li> <Li> Aditya Bal as Amalekite King Agag </Li> <Li> Dilshad Patel as Hannah </Li> <Li> Nimrat Kaur as Sarah </Li> </Ul> <Li> Tiffany Dupont as Hadassah / Esther, the main protagonist . </Li>

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