David and Bathsheba (1951)
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47% of users liked it
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David and Bathsheba is a respectable, slightly stodgy cinematic adaptation of the Old Testament story. King David (Gregory Peck), much beloved by his subjects and a war hero of long standing, falls victim to the sins of the flesh when he falls in love with Bathsheba (Susan Hayward), the wife of… More David and Bathsheba is a respectable, slightly stodgy cinematic adaptation of the Old Testament story. King David (Gregory Peck), much beloved by his subjects and a war hero of long standing, falls victim to the sins of the flesh when he falls in love with Bathsheba (Susan Hayward), the wife of Uriah (Kieron Moore), one of David's most trusted soldiers. His downfall begins when David orders Uriah into a suicidal battle, knowing that this will clear the way for his relationship with Bathsheba. His infatuation leads him to neglect his kingdom and his people, and invokes the wrath of God. Only after his land has been devastated by God's hand does David offer atonement. The film's lavish production values compensate ever so slightly for the long-winded script. David and Bathsheba was the last major "flat-screen" Biblical epic; it was filmed in 1951 B.C. -- Before Cinemascope. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Henry King
- Written By
- Philip Dunne
- Genres
- Drama, Faith & Spirituality, Romance, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Aug 10, 1951 Wide
- On DVD
- Feb 7, 2007
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Stale, earnest, and dignified (like most of Henry King films), this Biblical saga primarily served as star vehicle for Gregory Peck and Susan Hayward.
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Cast
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Gregory Peck
as King David
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Susan Hayward
as Bathsheba
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Raymond Massey
as Nathan
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Kieron Moore
as Uriah
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James Robertson Justice
as Abishai
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Jayne Meadows
as Michal
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John Sutton
as Ira
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Dennis Hoey
as Joab
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Walter Talun
as Goliath
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Paula Morgan
as Adulteress
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Francis X. Bushman
as King Saul
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Teddy Infur
as Jonathan
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Leo B. Pessin
as David as boy
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Gwen Verdon
as Specialty Dancer
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Gilbert Barnett
as Absolom
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John Burton
as Priest
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Lumsden Hare
as Old Shepherd
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George Zucco
as Egyptian Ambassador
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Paul Newlan
as Samuel
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Bob Stephenson
as Executioner
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Harry Carter
as Executioner
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Johnny Duncan
as Jesse's 3rd Son
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James Craven
as Court Announcer
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Holmes Herbert
as Jesse
