I have to admit that I greatly enjoy the swords-and-sandals genre, whether of Christianity or of other types. This was solidly directed by King and had strong performances by Peck, Hayward and Massey, and was greatly touching at the end when David discovers the overwhelming and incredible power of forgiveness, particularly he of himself. Heartily recommended--it deserved its five Oscar nominations, even though it…
Top Cast
Gregory Peck
King David
Susan Hayward
Bathsheba
Kieron Moore
Uriah
Raymond Massey
Nathan
James Robertson Justice
Abishai
Jayne Meadows
Michal
John Sutton
Ira
Dennis Hoey
Joab
Francis X. Bushman
King Saul (uncredited)
George Zucco
Egyptian Ambassador (uncredited)
William Severn
Shepherd Boy (uncredited)
Gwen Verdon
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Leo B. Pessin
David as a boy (uncredited)
John Burton
Priest (uncredited)
Reviews
Right from the opening bars of Alfred Newman's (overpowering) score, this has Darryl F. Zanuck all over it. Rousing music, grand structures, glittering costumes and a cast that, well, must have had spare capacity on their contracts. Taken - at times verbatim - from the biblical books of Samuel, this installs Gregory Peck as the famed King David (he of Goliath fame) who is rather unhappily wed to Michal (Jayne…
FAQ about David and Bathsheba
What is David and Bathsheba about?
King David enters into an adulterous affair with the beautiful Bathsheba, which has tragic consequences for his family and Israel.
When was David and Bathsheba released?
David and Bathsheba was released in 1951.
What genres does David and Bathsheba belong to?
David and Bathsheba is categorised as Drama, Romance, History.
Who stars in David and Bathsheba?
The cast of David and Bathsheba includes Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Kieron Moore, Raymond Massey, James Robertson Justice.