David and Goliath (1960)
David e Golia (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 53min
- Action, Drama
- 28 May 1961 (USA)
- Movie
King Saul of the Israelites is visited in Jerusalem by the Prophet Samuel who foretells him that a war with The Philistines is inevitable and the shepherd David will become king.
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Cast verified as complete
| Orson Welles | ... |
King Saul
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| Ivica Pajer | ... |
David
(as Ivo Payer)
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| Eleonora Rossi Drago | ... |
Merab
(as Eleonore Rossi Drago)
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| Massimo Serato | ... |
Abner
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| Giulia Rubini | ... |
Micol
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| Pierre Cressoy | ... |
Gionata
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| Hilton Edwards | ... |
Prophet Samuel
(as Edward Hilton)
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| Furio Meniconi | ... |
Asrod - King of the Philistines
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Aldo Pedinotti | ... |
Goliath
(as Kronos)
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Dante Maggio | ... |
Cret
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| Luigi Tosi | ... |
Benjamin Di Gaba
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Umberto Fiz | ... |
Lazar
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Ugo Sasso | ... |
Huro
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Ileana Danelli | ... |
Sarah
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| Emma Baron | ... |
Anna - Mother of David
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Olimpo Gargano |
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Simonetta Simeoni | ... |
Egla
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Marina Riccardi | ... |
Girl
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Carla Foscari |
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Stefano Valle |
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Arpad Kertes | ... |
Father Isaiah
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| Renato Terra |
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Fabrizio Capucci |
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| Gabriele Tinti |
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| Carlo D'Angelo |
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Roberto Miali |
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Nadia Lara | ... |
Girl
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Armando Annuale |
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Directed by
| Ferdinando Baldi | ||
| Richard Pottier | ||
| Orson Welles | ... | (uncredited) (his own scenes) |
Written by
| Umberto Scarpelli | ... | (freely adapted by) and |
| Gino Mangini | ... | (freely adapted by) and |
| Ambrogio Molteni | ... | (freely adapted by) and |
| Emimmo Salvi | ... | (freely adapted by) |
Produced by
| Emimmo Salvi | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Carlo Innocenzi | ||
Cinematography by
| Bitto Albertini | ... | (as Adalberto Albertini) |
Editing by
| Franco Fraticelli | ||
Editorial Department
| Alberto Bonotti | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Oscar D'Amico | ||
Set Decoration by
| Enzo Bulgarelli | ||
| Antonio Fratalocchi | ||
Costume Design by
| Giovanna Natili | ||
Makeup Department
| Guglielmo Bonotti | ... | makeup artist |
| Ada Palombi | ... | wig maker |
| Giovanni Palombi | ... | hair stylist (as Gianni Palombi) |
| Angelo Roncaioli | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Luigi Anastasi | ... | production supervisor |
| Spartaco Antonucci | ... | production secretary |
| Mario Pisani | ... | production supervisor |
| Nando Pisani | ... | production manager |
| Elios Vercelloni | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gianfranco Baldanello | ... | assistant director (as France Baldanello) |
Art Department
| Pier Vittorio Marchi | ... | assistant architect |
| Giuseppe Ranieri | ... | assistant architect |
Sound Department
| Bruno Moreal | ... | sound |
| Pietro Ortolani | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Andrea Fantasia | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Franco Fantasia | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ferruccio Boccanera | ... | key grip |
| Giovanni Bonivento | ... | assistant camera (as Gianni Bonivento) |
| Cristiano Civirani | ... | still photographer |
| Franco Di Giacomo | ... | assistant camera |
| Graziano Fabiani | ... | chief electrician |
| Carlo Fiore | ... | camera operator |
| Emilio Varriano | ... | assistant camera |
Music Department
| Giuseppe Savagnone | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Roberto Giandalia | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Luigi Guasco | ... | production assistant |
| Carla Leone | ... | choreographer (as Carla Ranalli) |
| Decio Salvi | ... | administrative director |
| Benito Stefanelli | ... | master of arms |
| Gianfranco Bellini | ... | voice dubbing: Dante Maggio (uncredited) |
| Manlio Busoni | ... | voice dubbing: Luigi Tosi (uncredited) |
| Gino Cervi | ... | voice dubbing: Orson Welles (uncredited) |
| Emilio Cigoli | ... | voice dubbing: Massimo Serato (uncredited) |
| Maria Pia Di Meo | ... | voice dubbing: Giulia Rubini (uncredited) |
| Lauro Gazzolo | ... | voice dubbing: Hilton Edwards (uncredited) |
| Pino Locchi | ... | voice dubbing: Pierre Cressoy (uncredited) |
| Bruno Persa | ... | voice dubbing: Arpad Kertes (uncredited) |
| Giuseppe Rinaldi | ... | voice dubbing: Ivica Pajer (uncredited) |
| Giovanna Scotto | ... | voice dubbing: Emma Baron (uncredited) |
| Lydia Simoneschi | ... | voice dubbing: Eleonora Rossi Drago (uncredited) |
| Renato Turi | ... | voice dubbing: Furio Mericoni (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Deutsche Cosmopol Film (1960) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Procines (1960) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Allied Artists Pictures (1961) (United States) (theatrical) (as 'David & Goliath') (dubbed)
- Beaver-Champion Attractions (1961) (United States) (theatrical) (as 'David & Goliath') (dubbed)
- Embassy Pictures (1961) (United States) (theatrical) (as Embassy Pictures)
- Parade Video (1998) (United States) (VHS) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Diamond Entertainment Group (DEG) (2000) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- TGG Direct (2000) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Echo Bridge Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Platinum Disc (2001) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Platinum Disc (2001) (United States) (VHS) (as 'David & Goliath')
- St. Clair Vision (2001) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Alpha Video Distributors (2004) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Digiview Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Madacy Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Madacy Records (2004) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Reel Media International (2004) (United States) (VHS) (as 'David & Goliath')
- St. Clair Vision (2004) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Allumination Filmworks (2005) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- United American Video (2005) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Emerald (2006) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Passport International Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Passport Productions (2006) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Pop Flix (2006) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Reel Media International (2007) (United States) (as 'David & Goliath')
- St. Clair Vision (2007) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Synergy Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- PC Treasures (2008) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- VCI Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Entertainment One (2015) (United States) (video) (as 'David & Goliath')
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2015) (United States) (DVD) (as 'David & Goliath') (included in "Orson Welles: 4 Movie Collection")
- Mr. Banker Films (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Mike Hunter Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Something Weird Video (SWV) (United States) (VHS) (as 'David & Goliath')
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Ditta Peruzzi (costumes)
- Westrex Recording System (sound recording studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The story of the film is adapted from the Old Testament: The Philistines declare war on the Israelites and wrench the Arch of the Alliance from them. Saul, the king of Israel, listens meanwhile to the words of the prophets who tell him that the new king will be a young shepherd called David. But still David has to fight the enemy in form of their mighty giant, Goliath. Written by Volker Boehm |
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| Taglines | World's Greatest Story of Faith and Courage! The Story of DAVID the Shepherd Boy Who Became KING See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | For an unknown reason, 18 minutes were cut from the film for its US release. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Mr. Debt (2000). See more » |