David

David

NR 1997 · 173 min · ★ 6.6 · Adventure, Drama, TV Movie

A distinguished military leader whose reign was touched by great scandal, shocking betrayals and rousing victories. A simple shepherd boy chosen to be king, under the watchful eyes of prophet Samuel.

Directed by Robert Markowitz · Written by Larry Gross

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Nathaniel Parker David
Jonathan Pryce Saul
Leonard Nimoy Samuel
Sheryl Lee Batseba
Ben Daniels Jonatan
Richard Ashcroft Abner
Gideon Turner David als Heranwachsender
Maurice Roëves Joab
Dominic Rowan Abschalom
Edward Hall Amnon
Clara Bellar Tamar
Gina Bellman Michal

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