King David (1985)

114 min · Bible Film, Drama, biographical film, drama film, sword-and-sandal film

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2025-09 to 2026-08

Directors

Bruce Beresford

Cast

Richard Gere, Edward Woodward, Alice Krige, Denis Quilley, Niall Buggy, Cherie Lunghi

The story

The film follows the life of David, drawing mainly from biblical accounts, particularly the Books of Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and the Psalms of David. In 1000 B.C., King Saul of Israel breaks his covenant with God after failing to destroy the Amalekites. The prophet Samuel declares Israel will need a new king, and anoints David, the youngest son of Jesse.

Catalogue themes and tags

10th Century BC, Bibel, Coronation, Flucht, Israel, Kampf, Königshaus, Makel, Old Testament, Prophet, Return, Stone, Victory, Weissagung

Genres

Bible Film, Drama, biographical film, drama film, sword-and-sandal film

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