David and Bathsheba (1951)
- Starring:
- Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, (more)
- Director(s):
- Henry King
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of David and Bathsheba
David and Bathsheba is a respectable, slightly stodgy cinematic adaptation of the Old Testament story. King David (Gregory Peck), much beloved by his subjects and a war hero of long standing, falls victim to the sins of the flesh when he falls in love with Bathsheba (Susan Hayward), the wife of Uriah (Kieron Moore), one of David's most trusted soldiers. His downfall begins when David orders Uriah into a suicidal battle, knowing that this will clear the way for his relationship with Bathsheba. His infatuation leads him to neglect his kingdom and his people, and invokes the wrath of God. Only after his land has been devastated by God's hand does David offer atonement. The film's lavish production values compensate ever so slightly for the long-winded script. David and Bathsheba was the last major "flat-screen" Biblical epic; it was filmed in 1951 B.C. -- Before Cinemascope. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 116 mins
Complete Cast of David and Bathsheba
- Gregory Peck - King David
- Raymond Massey - Nathan
- James Robertson Justice - Abishai
- John Sutton - Ira
- Walter Talun - Goliath
- Francis X. Bushman - King Saul
- Leo B. Pessin - David as boy
- Gilbert Barnett - Absolom
- Lumsden Hare - Old Shepherd
- Paul Newlan - Samuel
- Harry Carter - Executioner
- James Craven - Court Announcer
- Susan Hayward - Bathsheba
- Kieron Moore - Uriah
- Jayne Meadows - Michal
- Dennis Hoey - Joab
- Paula Morgan - Adulteress
- Teddy Infur - Jonathan
- Gwen Verdon - Specialty Dancer
- John Burton - Priest
- George Zucco - Egyptian Ambassador
- Bob Stephenson - Executioner
- Johnny Duncan - Jesse's 3rd Son
- Holmes Herbert - Jesse
- Director(s):
- Henry King
- Writer(s):
- Philip Dunne
- Producer(s):
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Categories:
- Romance
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