David (1997): Cast
David is a 1997 mystery drama directed by Robert Markowitz, starring Nathaniel Parker as David, Leonard Nimoy and Jonathan Pryce. It runs 3 hours 10 minutes.
- Runtime
- 3h 10m (190 min)
- Director
- Robert Markowitz
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is David About?
The premise of David without spoilers.
The Israelites, facing the powerful Philistines, demand a king like other nations (“Now appoint a king …” 1 Samuel 8:5). Prophet Samuel first anoints Saul, whose continual doubts weaken his rule. Seeking God’s chosen leader, Samuel secretly anoints the shepherd boy David, foretelling his destiny as Israel’s future king.
David Themes & Keywords
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- king david character
- bathsheba character
- sling
- sword and sandal history
- polygamy
- amnon son of king david
- king saul character
- sibling rivalry
- david and goliath
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- jerusalem
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- tamar daughter of king david
- goliath character
- samuel the biblical character
- king
- battle
- death
- violence
- hero
- sword
- punishment
- antiquity
- based on the bible
- murder
- war violence
- war hero
- steel helmet
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- armor
- religious sword and sandal
- spear
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- battlefield
- sword fight
- good versus evil
- army
- combat
- kiss
- historic figure
- kingdom
- femme fatale
- lust
- tragic hero
- jew
- husband wife relationship
- adultery
- ancient israel
- 10th century b.c.
- religion
David Cast & Characters
Nathaniel Parker leads the cast as David, with Leonard Nimoy as Samuel and Jonathan Pryce as Saul. Directed by Robert Markowitz; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Markowitz
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Nathaniel Parker as David -
Leonard Nimoy as Samuel -
Jonathan Pryce as Saul -
Franco Nero as Nathan
Also Starring in David
· 2 more- Sheryl Lee Bathsheba
- Maurice Roëves Joab
David Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Bible Collection: David” and “Davide”.
- Also known as
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- The Bible Collection: David
- Davide
- 大卫王
Seen David?
Movies Like David
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including David and Goliath, The Story of David and King David.
David FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of David, each answered in a sentence.
How long is David?
David runs 3 hours 10 minutes (190 minutes).
Who directed David?
David was directed by Robert Markowitz.
More films by Robert Markowitz Who is in the cast of David?
David stars Nathaniel Parker as David, Leonard Nimoy as Samuel and Jonathan Pryce as Saul, among 6 credited actors.
Does David have a post-credit scene?
No. David has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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