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David and Bathsheba

David and Bathsheba

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19515.72h 3m

Overview

King David enters into an adulterous affair with the beautiful Bathsheba, which has tragic consequences for his family and Israel.

Directed by Henry King
Written by Philip Dunne
Produced by Darryl F. Zanuck
Box OfficeBudget: $2.2M0

Top Cast

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

King David

Susan Hayward

Susan Hayward

Bathsheba

Kieron Moore

Kieron Moore

Uriah

Raymond Massey

Raymond Massey

Nathan

James Robertson Justice

James Robertson Justice

Abishai

Jayne Meadows

Jayne Meadows

Michal

John Sutton

John Sutton

Ira

Dennis Hoey

Dennis Hoey

Joab

Francis X. Bushman

Francis X. Bushman

King Saul (uncredited)

George Zucco

George Zucco

Egyptian Ambassador (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

israelbiblekingchristian film10th century bc

About David and Bathsheba

David and Bathsheba is a drama, romance, history film released in 1951 exploring themes of israel, bible, king, christian film, 10th century bc. Directed by Henry King, it stars Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Kieron Moore. King David enters into an adulterous affair with the beautiful Bathsheba, which has tragic consequences for his family and Israel.

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