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David

David

19976.52h 53m

Overview

A distinguished military leader whose reign was touched by great scandal, shocking betrayals and rousing victories. A simple shepherd boy chosen to be king, under the watchful eyes of prophet Samuel.

Directed by Robert Markowitz
Written by Larry Gross
Produced by Lorenzo Minoli, Gerald Rafshoon
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0M0

Top Cast

Nathaniel Parker

Nathaniel Parker

David

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Saul

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Samuel

Sheryl Lee

Sheryl Lee

Batseba

Ben Daniels

Ben Daniels

Jonatan

R

Richard Ashcroft

Abner

Gideon Turner

Gideon Turner

David als Heranwachsender

Maurice Roëves

Maurice Roëves

Joab

Dominic Rowan

Dominic Rowan

Abschalom

E

Edward Hall

Amnon

Themes & Keywords

rapechristianitybiblereligionprophetkingfamilyincestchristian filmwarhalf siblingsbrother sister incestincest rapebrother rapes sister

About David

David is a adventure, drama, tv movie film released in 1997 exploring themes of rape, christianity, bible, religion, prophet, king. Directed by Robert Markowitz, it stars Nathaniel Parker, Jonathan Pryce, Leonard Nimoy. A distinguished military leader whose reign was touched by great scandal, shocking betrayals and rousing victories. A simple shepherd boy chosen to be king, under the watchful eyes of prophet Samuel.

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