David and Goliath

David and Goliath

Out of an age of splendor and savagery surges a story of the shepherd boy who became a warrior king! Never before seen on any screen!

G 1960 · 103 min · ★ 3.7 · Drama, Action, History

When the Philistines attack, the Israelites are hopeless against the fierce giant Goliath and don't know what to do. King Saul takes the advice of the prophets and sends an adolescent shepherd, David, into battle to conquer the oversized Philistine. David is victorious and becomes the King of Israel.

Directed by Richard Pottier · Written by Ambrogio Molteni

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