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King David

Play trailer Poster for King David PG-13,  1985,  1h 54m,  History/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 8% 12 Reviews Tomatometer 43% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
8% Tomatometer 12 Reviews 43% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
The prophet Samuel condemns Saul (Edward Woodward) and secretly anoints David (Richard Gere) king of Israel, according to the Old Testament.

Critics Reviews

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Variety Staff Variety Mar 26, 2009
Though the overall problems may not be of his making, Richard Gere is of little help in the title role. Granted, he could have been truly awful (which he isn't), but he doesn't seem comfortable, either. Go to Full Review
Geoff Andrew Time Out Feb 9, 2006
It seems a fundamental error to approach such a gory fantasia as though it were sober, four-square history. Go to Full Review
Vincent Canby New York Times May 20, 2003
Directed by Bruce Beresford in the worried manner of someone who feels it a triumph just to have gotten all the kings, prophets, soldiers, frond-waving townspeople, horses and donkeys on and off the screen on time. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Jul 2, 2026
2/5
…a wacky mix of Old Testament text and modern political sentiment…King David's pseudo-religious dialogue is completely honkers-bonkers throughout and there’s a strange, unnecessary emphasis on sex. Go to Full Review
Lori Hoffman Atlantic City Weekly Mar 16, 2007
3/5
Susan Granger www.susangranger.com Apr 5, 2006
1/5
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Audience Reviews

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Theodore P Apr 26, 2019 For someone like me who doesn't have time to go and read the Bible, this is a good recap.
Kylo W Feb 9, 2019 The compelling persona of David through the ages was his desire to know the heart of God. The film deletes scenes such as when God responds to David's desire to build a temple, leading him (and us) to know that God would rather dwell in our hearts rather than a building. Take these our and he film passion is eviscerated. See more
Poe M Apr 22, 2017 Well worth watching. Educational and entertaining.
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Cast & Crew

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Bruce Beresford

Director

Richard Gere

David

Edward Woodward

Saul

Alice Krige

Bathsheba

Denis Quilley

Samuel

Niall Buggy

Nathan

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King David

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Movie Info

Synopsis The prophet Samuel condemns Saul (Edward Woodward) and secretly anoints David (Richard Gere) king of Israel, according to the Old Testament.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Producer
Martin Elfand
Screenwriter
Andrew Birkin, James Costigan
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Barclays Mercantile Industrial Finance
Rating
PG-13
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2011
Runtime
1h 54m
Sound Mix
Surround
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