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Richard Gere as a biblical king? The 80s really said 'let's try everything.'
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King David (1985)

sword-and-sandal chaosbiblical soap operahistorical fever dream

Overview

AdventureActionDramaHistory

This is a movie about the life of Israel's king David.

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Content warning
biographybible10th century bc
divine destiny vs human flawpower and corruptiongrief and madnessforbidden love

Standout Aspects

Costume

Questionable biblical fashion choices that scream 'we shopped at a discount rug store.'

Acting

Edward Woodward's unhinged Saul performance deserves an entirely different movie.

Best for:Solo: When you want to witness Richard Gere's most confusing career choice alone.·Background: Pretty desert landscapes to half-watch while folding laundry.
Heads up:Emotional: Multiple child deaths and parental grief depicted.·Violence: Biblical battle sequences with sword combat and arrow wounds.
Bruce Beresford

Director

Bruce Beresford

ReleasedMar 29, 1985
Runtime1h 54m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Budget$22M·Revenue$5.1M
Paramount Pictures
Barclays Mercantile Industrial Finance

Top Cast

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

King David

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

King Saul

Denis Quilley

Denis Quilley

Prophet Samuel

Alice Krige

Alice Krige

Bathsheba

Cherie Lunghi

Cherie Lunghi

Michal

John Castle

John Castle

Abner

George Eastman

George Eastman

Goliath

Tomas Milian

Tomas Milian

Akiss (uncredited)

Niall Buggy

Niall Buggy

Nathan

Hurd Hatfield

Hurd Hatfield

Ahimelech

Jack Klaff

Jack Klaff

Jonathan

Tim Woodward

Tim Woodward

Joab

David de Keyser

David de Keyser

Ahitophel

Ian Sears

Ian Sears

Young David

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Bruce Beresford made this between Tender Mercies and Driving Miss Daisy—clearly someone's agent was working overtime.

Cultural

Released the same year as The Last Temptation of Christ controversy; biblical epics were having a weird moment.

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King David - Trailer

King David - Trailer

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