King David (1985)
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- PG-13
- 1h 54min
- Adventure, Biography
- 29 Mar 1985 (USA)
- Movie
The Biblical story of Israel's greatest King.
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Writers:
Stars:
Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Richard Gere | ... |
David
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| Edward Woodward | ... |
Saul
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| Alice Krige | ... |
Bathsheba
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| Denis Quilley | ... |
Samuel
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Niall Buggy | ... |
Nathan
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| Cherie Lunghi | ... |
Michal
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| Hurd Hatfield | ... |
Ahimelech
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| Jack Klaff | ... |
Jonathan
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| John Castle | ... |
Abner
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| Tim Woodward | ... |
Joab
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| David de Keyser | ... |
Ahitophel
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Ian Sears | ... |
Young David
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| Simon Dutton | ... |
Eliab
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| Jean-Marc Barr | ... |
Absalom
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Arthur Whybrow | ... |
Jesse
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| Christopher Malcolm | ... |
Doeg
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| Valentine Pelka | ... |
Shammah
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Ned Vukovic | ... |
Malchishua
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| Michael Müller | ... |
Abinadab
(as Michael Mueller)
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| James Coombes | ... |
Amnon
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Mark Drewry | ... |
Ishbosheth
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John Gabriel | ... |
Jehosaphat
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| Gina Bellman | ... |
Tamar
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| John Hallam | ... |
Philistine Armour Bearer
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James Lister | ... |
Uriah
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| Jason Carter | ... |
Solomon
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| John Barrard | ... |
Benjamite Elder
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Peter Frye | ... |
Judean Elder
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| David Graham | ... |
Ephraimite Elder
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| Genevieve Allenbury | ... |
Ahinoam
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Ishia Bennison | ... |
Maacah
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Jenny Lipman | ... |
Abigail
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David George | ... |
Messenger
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| Anton Alexander | ... |
Runner
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| Marino Masé | ... |
Agag
(as Marino Mase)
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| George Eastman | ... |
Goliath
(as Luigi Montefiori)
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Roberto Renna | ... |
Zabad
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Lorenzo Piani | ... |
Guardian
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| Massimo Sarchielli | ... |
Palastu
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| Nana Aslanoglu | ... |
Ahinoab
(as Aiche Nana)
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Shimon Avidan | ... |
Young Absalom
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Nicholas van der Weide | ... |
Young Solomon
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Omero Capanna | ... |
Horse Leader (uncredited)
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Nicola Di Gioia | ... |
Hebrew (uncredited)
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| Tomas Milian | ... |
Akiss (uncredited)
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Peter Ross-Murray | ... |
King David's Servant (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bruce Beresford | ||
Written by
| Andrew Birkin | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| James Costigan | ... | (screenplay by) |
| James Costigan | ... | (story by) |
Produced by
| Martin Elfand | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Charles Orme | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Carl Davis | ||
Cinematography by
| Donald McAlpine | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| William M. Anderson | ... | (as William Anderson) |
Editorial Department
| Michael Campbell | ... | associate editor |
| Robert Hambling | ... | assistant editor |
| Angelica Landry | ... | second assistant editor |
Casting By
| Irene Lamb | ||
Production Design by
| Ken Adam | ||
Art Direction by
| Terry Ackland-Snow | ||
| Aurelio Crugnola | ||
Set Decoration by
| Peter Howitt | ||
Costume Design by
| John Mollo | ||
Makeup Department
| Lynda Armstrong | ... | makeup artist |
| Colin Arthur | ... | makeup artist |
| Desiree Corridoni | ... | hair stylist (as Desideria Corridoni) |
| Franco Corridoni | ... | key makeup artist: Italy |
| Maria Teresa Corridoni | ... | key hair stylist: Italy |
| Graham Freeborn | ... | makeup artist |
| Kay Freeborn | ... | makeup artist (as Kathleen Freeborn) |
| Stuart Freeborn | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Richard Glass | ... | standby contact lens optician |
| Giorgio Gregorini | ... | hair stylist |
| Daphne Martin | ... | key hair stylist |
| Stephen Rose | ... | chief hair stylist |
| Freddie Williamson | ... | makeup artist (as Frederick Williamson) |
| Marian Wilson | ... | hair stylist |
| Gino Zamprioli | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Clive Challis | ... | production manager |
| Franco Cuccu | ... | unit manager: Italy |
| John Davis | ... | production manager |
| Laura Fattori | ... | unit manager: Italy |
| Mario Francini | ... | assistant unit manager: Italy |
| Marco Valerio Pugini | ... | assistant unit manager: Italy |
| Federico Tocci | ... | unit manager: Italy |
| Lucio Trentini | ... | production manager: Italy |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Roy Button | ... | second assistant director |
| Antonio Gabrielli | ... | second assistant director: Italy |
| Mike Gowans | ... | assistant director: second unit |
| Steve Harding | ... | second assistant director |
| David Tomblin | ... | first assistant director / second unit director |
| Victor Tourjansky | ... | assistant director: Italy |
Art Department
| Alessandro Alberti | ... | assistant art director |
| Peter Aldridge | ... | stand-by stagehand |
| Elio Altamura | ... | property master: Italy |
| Luciano Antonetti | ... | chief plasterer: Italy |
| Terry Apsey | ... | construction manager |
| Maria-Teresa Barbasso | ... | assistant art director |
| Maurice Binder | ... | graphic designer |
| Peter Childs | ... | draughtsman |
| Charles Cottrell | ... | scenic painter |
| Fred Evans | ... | modeller |
| Franco Fumagalli | ... | set decorator: Italy |
| Lucy Hardwick | ... | art department runner |
| Maurice Jones | ... | chargehand stand-by prop |
| Bernard Kramer | ... | sculptor/modeller |
| John Lanzer | ... | production buyer |
| Charles Page | ... | propmaker |
| Andrew Palmer | ... | stand-by props |
| Maciek Piotrowski | ... | sketch artist |
| Angelo Santucci | ... | set dresser: Italy |
| Stephen Scott | ... | draughtsman |
| Danny Skundric | ... | dressing props |
| Bruno Tempera | ... | set dresser |
| Ivano Todeschi | ... | head painter: Italy |
| Charles Torbett | ... | property master |
| Fernando Valento | ... | construction manager |
| Francesco Valento | ... | carpenter |
| Peter Western | ... | stand-by painter |
| Ray Norris | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Stefano Bausano | ... | sound maintenance: Italy |
| Clive Copland | ... | sound maintenance |
| Alfred Cox | ... | dialogue editor (as Alfie Cox) |
| Robert Gavin | ... | assistant sound editor (as Bob Gavin) |
| Andrew Glen | ... | assistant sound editor |
| John Hayward | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Brian Marshall | ... | sound mixer |
| Ron Pender | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Bob Risk | ... | post-synchronization |
| Joe Seaton | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Terry Sharratt | ... | boom operator |
| Stephen Spencer | ... | assistant sound editor |
| William Trent | ... | sound editor (as Bill Trent) |
Special Effects by
| John Baker | ... | special effects technician |
| Jeff Clifford | ... | senior special effects technician |
| Dino Galiano | ... | special effects coordinator: Italy |
| Franco Galiano | ... | special effects |
| Fabio Traversari | ... | special effects |
| Kit West | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Trevor Wood | ... | special effects engineer |
Stunts
| Sergio Mioni | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Stefano Maria Mioni | ... | stunts |
| Vittorio Nencini | ... | stunts |
| Claudio Pacifico | ... | stunts |
| Angelo Ragusa | ... | stunts |
| Omero Capanna | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Vito Domenighini | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Valentino Musetti | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Elio Bosi | ... | grip: second unit, Italy |
| Jean-Marc Bringuier | ... | steadicam operator |
| Adam Cooper | ... | clapper loader |
| Ted Deason | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| Augusto Diamanti | ... | key grip: Italy |
| Colin Gardiner | ... | stand-by rigger |
| Vince Goddard | ... | electrician (as Vincent Goddard) |
| Gordon Gowing | ... | best boy |
| Keith Hamshere | ... | still photographer |
| Paul Kenward | ... | clapper loader |
| Nic Milner | ... | focus puller: second unit (as Nick Milner) |
| Douglas Milsome | ... | camera operator (as Doug Milsome) |
| Steve Murray | ... | clapper loader: second unit |
| Mario Schiavone | ... | gaffer: Italy |
| Bruce Sumar | ... | electrician |
| Miki Thomas | ... | focus puller |
| Mario Tursi | ... | still photographer: second unit, Italy |
| Robin Vidgeon | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Jimmy Waters | ... | grip |
| Freddie Webster | ... | gaffer |
| Massimo Zeri | ... | assistant camera |
| Billy Malone | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Francesco Cinieri | ... | casting: Italy |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nic Ede | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Nicolas Ede) |
| Stewart Meachem | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Bona Nasalli-Rocca | ... | wardrobe supervisor: Italy (as Bona Nasalli Rocca) |
| Anne Thomopoulos | ... | costume assistant: Italy |
Location Management
| Frank Ernst | ... | location manager: Sardinia |
| Marco Valerio Pugini | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Nick Barnard | ... | assistant music editor |
| Carl Davis | ... | conductor |
| Alfred Di Rocco | ... | music supervisor: Italy |
| Robert Hathaway | ... | music editor (as Bob Hathaway) |
| Dick Lewzey | ... | music recordist |
| Benjamin Luxon | ... | singer: psalms |
| Colin Matthews | ... | orchestrator |
| The Philharmonia Orchestra | ... | music played by |
| Christopher Warren-Green | ... | musician: orchestra leader |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nikki Clapp | ... | script supervisor: second unit |
| June Randall | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Paolo Bernardini | ... | driver |
| Enrico Pini | ... | transportation manager |
Additional Crew
| Cate Arbeid | ... | production assistant |
| Sergio Casadei | ... | horsemaster: Italy |
| Caroline Cornish-Trestrail | ... | assistant to producer |
| Maurizio Cusano | ... | crowd marshall assistant |
| Susan d'Arcy | ... | unit publicist |
| Allen Davies | ... | accounting assistant (as Allan Davies) |
| Patsy de Lord | ... | publicity assistant |
| Jack Dearlove | ... | stand-in: Mr. Gere |
| Eleanor Fazan | ... | choreographer |
| Marco Giannoni | ... | production assistant: Italy |
| Jo Gregory | ... | production accountant |
| Melissa Holm | ... | production runner |
| Marcello Lanza | ... | assistant accountant |
| Mark Mayling | ... | production runner |
| Renata Paccariè | ... | production assistant: Italy |
| Linda Rabin | ... | production coordinator |
| Luigi Riitano | ... | accountant |
| Gail Samuelson | ... | pre-production coordinator |
| Kathy Shaw | ... | production assistant |
| Phillip Small | ... | catering manager |
| Adalberto Spadoni | ... | production accountant: Italy |
| Antonio Stefanucci | ... | set-runner |
| Luciano Tartaglia | ... | assistant accountant |
| Franca Tasso | ... | production coordinator: Italy |
| Daniele Tiberi | ... | assistant accountant: Italy (as Daniele Tiberi) |
| Gabriella Toro | ... | production assistant: Italy |
| Jenny Wykes | ... | unit nurse |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1989) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1985) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1985) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- CIC Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Archive Collection (2014) (United States) (video)
- Warner Home Video (2014) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Germano Natali
- ReelEye Company (special effects contact lenses)
Other Companies
- C.T.S. Studios (music recording)
- National Screen (title and opticals)
- Olympic Studios (music recording)
- Pinewood Studios (sound re-recorded at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Israel circa 1,000 B.C. The adult life of David, who would eventually become King of Israel, is presented. The blessing of the Prophets, as the voice of God, is required before the King can take any major action. It is because God is annoyed with King Saul for not following his word that the Prophet Samuel, taking his cues from God, surprisingly and unexpectedly anoints David, the teenaged and youngest of Jesse's four sons, the next King. Regardless, it isn't until David's encounter with Goliath that he and many of the Israelites believe he could and should be King. Believing the anointing of David undermines his rule, King Saul, whose army is far outnumbered by those of the enemy Philistines, takes one measure after another against David and by association at the peril of his army in battles against the Philistines. These moves by Saul do not sit well with many, but especially his son Jonathan, who supports David as the next King. Over David's eventual rule as King, he will have his own issues with God and the Prophets as often ruling by his emotions rather than by God's word, especially with regard to the treatment of his eldest son Absalom, and in his relationship with Bathsheba. Written by Huggo |
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Box Office
| Budget | $22,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Rachel Weisz was offered a large part in this film when she was only 14, but her parents would not allow her to do it. See more » |
| Goofs | The "Star of David" on the shields and military standards is inaccurate. The symbol only came into common usage as a religious/national symbol many decades later. (Some believe during the middle ages) Assuming that this symbol represents David, as the name suggests, this would not be an Israelite symbol until the time of David's Kingship. This is out of place during the reign of King Saul. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in King David/Lady Hawke/Fraternity Vacation (1985). See more » |
| Quotes |
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Saul's guard: The king cannot speak with you now. He is engaged in the affairs of state. Samuel: Since when have the affairs of state taken precedence over the affairs of God? [shoves his way past and enters Saul's throne room] Saul: ...Samuel. We welcome you. With God's blessing, our victory is complete. Samuel: Is THIS how you show Him your gratitude... by robbing the Amalekites of their women and cattle? By holding their king in chains? Saul: We were discussing a possible treaty. The king is to be ransomed... Samuel: A *treaty?* *Ransom?* Saul, for this you have betrayed your own soul in the sight of God. His instructions were plain enough: "... Spare nothing from the sword." [beheads the Amalekite king] Samuel: ... When our tribes clamored for a king, to make us like other nations, I answered them: "We are not like other nations. The Lord of Hosts is both our God and our King." The people said, "We want a king we can see. We want a king of our own flesh and blood." [holds up the severed head] Samuel: Here are your kings of flesh and blood. Here is a king you can see. [throws the head at Saul's feet] See more » |