King David PG-13
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DVD-R Details
- Rated: PG-13
- Encoding: Region 0 (Worldwide)
- Released: May 26, 2020
- Originally Released: 1985
- Label: Paramount
Performers, Cast and Crew:
Starring | Richard Gere, Edward Woodward, Alice Krige & Denis Quilley | |
Performer: | George Eastman, Tomas Milian, Jack Klaff, Jean-Marc Barr & Niall Buggy | |
Directed by | Bruce Beresford | |
Edited by | William Anderson | |
Screenwriting by | Andrew Birkin & James Costigan | |
Composition by | Carl Davis | |
Produced by | Martin Elfand | |
Director of Photography: | Donald McAlpine |
Entertainment Reviews:
Rating: 60/100 --
Little more than a timeline doodle instead of a deep and meaningful portrait.
Apollo Guide
...The most fascinating portrait of this harsh and brutal period that we've had yet on screen....Beresford's staging of action is exceptional...
Los Angeles Times
The film is stuffed with anonymous, identically bearded faces, and it drowns in them.
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Chicago Reader
Though the overall problems may not be of his making, Richard Gere is of little help in the title role. Granted, he could have been truly awful (which he isn't), but he doesn't seem comfortable, either.
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Variety
Why on earth Gere decided to slip into his loincloth and do the samba across the screen is anyone's guess, but it's part of the enduring mystery that is King David.
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Film4
Rating: 2/5 --
What were they thinking?
Shadows on the Wall
Directed by Bruce Beresford in the worried manner of someone who feels it a triumph just to have gotten all the kings, prophets, soldiers, frond-waving townspeople, horses and donkeys on and off the screen on time.
New York Times
Product Description:
An adaptation of the legendary biblical tale, director Bruce Beresford's film stars Richard Gere as King David, favorite of the God of Israel. Although only a shepherd boy, David is anointed as heir to the throne of Israel by Samuel (Dennis Quilley), who is disgusted with the weakness of Saul (Edward Woodward). When David brings the protracted war with the Philistines to an end by defeating their champion Goliath (George Eastman) in battle, he is celebrated by his people but must flee the country to avoid being killed by Saul, whose jealousy he has aroused. When Saul and his sons finally die in battle, David assumes the throne--but not without a sense that it is covered in blood. As time passes, he finds himself in vicious battles with neighboring tribes to ensure the survival of the Israelites. Despite David's many achievements, the exercise of power has a corrupting influence on the patriarch, and ultimately, even he is no longer favored by his God. Donald McAlpine's photography is superb, as is Beresford's direction.
Keywords:
Action
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Bible Epic
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Biblical
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Religion
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War
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Epic
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Jewish Heritage
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Ancient World
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Theatrical Release
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Bible (The)
Product Info
- Sales Rank: 24,265
- UPC: 032429342874
- Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
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