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Dominican Rep. King David
- Original title
- King David
- Year
- 1985
- Running time
- 115 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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Richard Gere
Edward Woodward
Alice Krige
Denis Quilley
Niall Buggy- Ian Sears
Cherie Lunghi
Hurd Hatfield
Jack Klaff
John Castle
Gina Bellman
Tim Woodward
Tomas Milian- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Co-production United States-United Kingdom;
- Genre
- Drama. Adventure | Historical. Biblical
- Synopsis
- An adaptation of the legendary biblical tale, director Bruce Beresford's film stars Richard Gere as King David, favorite of the God of Israel. Although only a shepherd boy, David is anointed as heir to the throne of Israel by Samuel (Dennis Quilley), who is disgusted with the weakness of Saul (Edward Woodward). When David brings the protracted war with the Philistines to an end by defeating their champion Goliath (George Eastman) in battle, he is celebrated by his people but must flee the country to avoid being killed by Saul, whose jealousy he has aroused. When Saul and his sons finally die in battle, David assumes the throne--but not without a sense that it is covered in blood. As time passes, he finds himself in vicious battles with neighboring tribes to ensure the survival of the Israelites. Despite David's many achievements, the exercise of power has a corrupting influence on the patriarch, and ultimately, even he is no longer favored by his God.
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- Awards
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1985: Nominated for Razzie Awards: Worst Actor (Richard Gere)
- Critics' reviews
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"Though the overall problems may not be of his making, Richard Gere is of little help in the title role. Granted, he could have been truly awful (which he isn't), but he doesn't seem comfortable, either."
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"The film is stuffed with anonymous, identically bearded faces, and it drowns in them."
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