David and Bathsheba

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Steve D @RT35616104 01/22/2024 One of its stars worst films. See more Lanfranco C @Lanfrancobz 11/28/2023 Historical and instructive, but the movie style is outdated. See more 04/09/2021 David went from epic youth by the grace of his beliefs in this movies depiction of King David to his reckless behaviors as a man with all his selfish and wicked ways. To finally understand that it was never about him as king. But about him as the model king focused on serving his people first before all other worldly things. The movie as a whole, began with David's selfish ways and how it impacted those around him per the ‘law.' His conundrum became bigger than himself and Bathsheba. So big that their behaviors were amplified by those around them to he idea that laws are designed for all people including their King! My thoughts and opinions. See more 10/12/2019 The Bible isn't extremely specific on the details of the story of David and Bathsheba and I think this movie explores some believable possibilities on what might have happened. Despite the unnecessary and lengthly flashback, the redemption scene is the highlight of this movie. See more s r @ScottR 10/03/2017 Interesting take on the Bible story. It had a big picture feel that I enjoyed. See more 06/10/2017 Early production in the mid 20th century collection of biblical tales, David & Bathsheba was the last pre-widescreen film before the era of super epics began with The Robe (first Cinemascope film). David & Bathsheba recounts the story of King David's torrid romance with Bathsheba, wife of one of his soldiers. Gregory Peck brings his intense demeanor to this iconic role. Susan Hayward, titian haired beauty, is the lovely Bathsheba, who sins with the king, knowing full well the consequences might be dire. Alfred Newman has accompanied the film with an excellent score, concluding with a moving choral version of the 23rd Psalm (The Lord is my shepherd...). The only real action sequence is the confrontation with Goliath, shown as a flashback. The rest is old fashioned melodrama, not that that is a bad thing. See more Read all reviews

David and Bathsheba

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