David and Bathsheba

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David and Bathsheba

1951,

1h 56m,

History/

Drama

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8 Reviews

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King David and the beautiful Bathsheba's adulterous love risks David his throne, country and even the wrath of God. Told in occasional flashback, the film sees him conquer Goliath and lead his armies to victory before the prophet Nathan brings the word of Jehovah and His judgment, which sees David atone for his sins.

Bob Thomas

Associated Press

Aug 5, 2019

David and Bathsheba can best be described as Samson and Delilah with taste.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Mar 26, 2009

This is a big picture in every respect.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Apr 4, 2023

2.5/4

Fine production values can’t completely cover the inadequacies in the draggy script.

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

Mar 28, 2023

5/10

Its a biblical melodrama that becomes as dull as a pastor's sermon at Sunday mass. [Full review in Spanish]

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Nell Dodson Russell

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

Jan 14, 2022

David and Bathsheba misses true film greatness by a margin, mostly because Hayward can't keep pace with Peck and because director Henry King got carried away on occasion, with the sweep of It all.

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André Bazin

L'Obs (France)

Dec 8, 2021

The Technicolor in David and Bathsheba... may in fact be the best American Technicolor I've ever seen. That is because its function here is not decorative and illustrative but, again, psychological.

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Rey M

Oct 3, 2017

Interesting take on the Bible story. It had a big picture feel that I enjoyed.

Anakin S

Jun 10, 2017

Early production in the mid 20th century collection of biblical tales, David & Bathsheba was the last pre-widescreen film before the era of super epics began with The Robe (first Cinemascope film). David & Bathsheba recounts the story of King David's torrid romance with Bathsheba, wife of one of his soldiers. Gregory Peck brings his intense demeanor to this iconic role. Susan Hayward, titian haired beauty, is the lovely Bathsheba, who sins with the king, knowing full well the consequences might be dire. Alfred Newman has accompanied the film with an excellent score, concluding with a moving choral version of the 23rd Psalm (The Lord is my shepherd...). The only real action sequence is the confrontation with Goliath, shown as a flashback. The rest is old fashioned melodrama, not that that is a bad thing.

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Han L

Jun 4, 2017

David and Bathsheba is an incredible film. It is about King David's affair with Bathsheba. Gregory Peck and Susan Hayward give amazing performances. The screenplay is well written. Henry King did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama and romance. David and Bathsheba is a must see.

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Henry King

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Gregory Peck

King David

Susan Hayward

Bathsheba

Raymond Massey

Nathan

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Uriah

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King David and the beautiful Bathsheba's adulterous love risks David his throne, country and even the wrath of God. Told in occasional flashback, the film sees him conquer Goliath and lead his armies to victory before the prophet Nathan brings the word of Jehovah and His judgment, which sees David atone for his sins.

Director: Henry King
Producer: Darryl F Zanuck
Screenwriter: Philip Dunne
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 10, 1951, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 22, 2013
Runtime: 1h 56m

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