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David and Bathsheba

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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.
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Bob Thomas Associated Press 08/05/2019
David and Bathsheba can best be described as Samson and Delilah with taste. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
This is a big picture in every respect. Go to Full Review New York Times 01/28/2006
A reverential and sometimes majestic treatment of chronicles that have lived three millenia...In concerning itself with an ageless romance, "David and Bathsheba" admirably achieves its goal. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 04/04/2023
2.5/4
Fine production values can’t completely cover the inadequacies in the draggy script. Go to Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia 03/28/2023
5/10
Its a biblical melodrama that becomes as dull as a pastor's sermon at Sunday mass. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Nell Dodson Russell Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder 01/14/2022
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D 01/22/2024 One of its stars worst films. See more Lanfranco C @Lanfrancobz 11/28/2023 Historical and instructive, but the movie style is outdated. See more 04/09/2021 David went from epic youth by the grace of his beliefs in this movies depiction of King David to his reckless behaviors as a man with all his selfish and wicked ways. To finally understand that it was never about him as king. But about him as the model king focused on serving his people first before all other worldly things. The movie as a whole, began with David's selfish ways and how it impacted those around him per the ‘law.' His conundrum became bigger than himself and Bathsheba. So big that their behaviors were amplified by those around them to he idea that laws are designed for all people including their King! My thoughts and opinions. See more 10/12/2019 The Bible isn't extremely specific on the details of the story of David and Bathsheba and I think this movie explores some believable possibilities on what might have happened. Despite the unnecessary and lengthly flashback, the redemption scene is the highlight of this movie. See more s r @ScottR 10/03/2017 Interesting take on the Bible story. It had a big picture feel that I enjoyed. See more 06/10/2017 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. See more Read all reviews
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Henry King

Director

Gregory Peck

King David

Susan Hayward

Bathsheba

Raymond Massey

Nathan

Kieron Moore

Uriah

James Robertson Justice

Abishai

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Synopsis 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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