King David (1985): Cast, Box Office & Plot
King David is a 1985 action drama directed by Bruce Beresford, starring Denis Quilley as Prophet Samuel, Arthur Whybrow and John Hallam. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $5.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King David About?
The premise of King David without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story of the man. This is a movie about the life of Israel’s king David.
King David Themes & Keywords
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- king david character
- bathsheba character
- polygamy
- adultery
- 1000s b.c.
- prologue
- female full frontal nudity
- biblical epic
- sex scene
- goliath character
- beheading
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- king
- younger version of self
- voice over narration
- army
- battle
- nudity
- kissing while having sex
- reference to god
- sword and sandal
- shot with an arrow
- bow and arrow
- spear
- judaism
- jewish
- jew
- sword fighting
- sword
- combat
- battlefield
- warrior
- historical event
- based on the bible
- bible story
- female nudity
- religion
- ancient israel
- 10th century b.c.
- female frontal nudity
- old testament
- giant
- based on book
King David Cast & Characters
Denis Quilley leads the cast as Prophet Samuel, with Arthur Whybrow as Jesse and John Hallam as Philistine Armour Bearer. Directed by Bruce Beresford; 42 actors are credited in all.
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Director Bruce Beresford
- Denis Quilley as Prophet Samuel
- Arthur Whybrow as Jesse
- John Hallam as Philistine Armour Bearer
- George Eastman as Goliath
Also Starring in King David
· 38 more- Cherie Lunghi Michal
- Hurd Hatfield Ahimelech
- Jack Klaff Jonathan
- Niall Buggy Nathan
- Alice Krige Bathsheba
- James Lister Uriah
- Jean-Marc Barr Absalom
- James Coombes Amnon
- Gina Bellman Tamar
- Jason Carter Solomon
- Richard Gere King David
- John Castle Abner
- Simon Dutton Eliab
- Tomas Milian Akiss (uncredited)
- Lorenzo Piani Guardian
- Massimo Sarchielli Palastu
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- Marino Masé Agag
- Edward Woodward King Saul
- David de Keyser Ahitophel
- Tim Woodward Joab
- David Graham Ephraimite Elder
- John Gabriel Jehosaphat
- Christopher Malcolm Doeg
- John Barrard Benjamite Elder
- Valentine Pelka Shammah
- Anton Alexander Runner
- Ned Vukovic Malchishua
- Mark Drewry Ishbosheth
- Aiche Nana Ahinoab
- David George Messenger
- Ishia Bennison Maacah
- Peter Frye Judean Elder
- Ian Sears Young David
- Jenny Lipman Abigail
- Genevieve Allenbury Ahinoam
- Roberto Renna Zabad
- Shimon Avidan Young Absalom
- Nicholas van der Weide Young Solomon
King David Plot Summary
What happens in King David from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film traces the life of David, drawing mainly from biblical accounts—especially the Books of Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and the Psalms of David—to paint a portrait of a shepherd boy who becomes a legendary king.
In 1000 B.C., Saul of Israel breaks his covenant with God after failing to destroy the Amalekites. The aging prophet Samuel declares that Israel will need a new king, and anoints David, the youngest son of Jesse. David initially rejects the prophecy, asking that God tell him directly.
Full summary
The whole story of King David, scene by scene
King David Box Office
King David grossed $5.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.1M
- US & Canada
- $5.1M
How Well Do You Know King David?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the young shepherd who becomes king in the film?
King David Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Vasilias David” and “König David”.
- Also known as
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- Vasilias David
- König David
- Rey David
- Dávid király
- Le roi David
- המלך דוד
- Rei David
- Царь Давид
- El rey David
- 다윗 대왕
- Król Dawid
- Král David
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- El rei David
- Kong David
- Kung David
- 大卫王
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Movies Like King David
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including David and Bathsheba, David and David and Goliath.
King David FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of King David, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King David?
King David runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was King David released?
King David was released on March 29, 1985.
Who directed King David?
King David was directed by Bruce Beresford.
More films by Bruce Beresford Who is in the cast of King David?
King David stars Denis Quilley as Prophet Samuel, Arthur Whybrow as Jesse and John Hallam as Philistine Armour Bearer, among 42 credited actors.
How much did King David make at the box office?
King David grossed $5.1 million worldwide.
Does King David have a post-credit scene?
No. King David has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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