David and Goliath

A solemn, old-fashioned biblical spectacle with grand pageantry, stilted dialogue and a slow march toward a famous showdown.

Directed by

Ferdinando Baldi, Richard Pottier

Genres

Drama, Action, History

Starring

Orson Welles, Ivica Pajer, Hilton Edwards

Tagline

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!

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, power, war, fate

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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