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David

1997 · 173 min

A sweeping, solemn biblical epic that feels weighty and dramatic, with moments of shocking darkness.

Directed by
Robert Markowitz
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Tv movie
Starring
Nathaniel Parker, Jonathan Pryce, Leonard Nimoy
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Robert Markowitz
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Tv movie
Starring
Nathaniel Parker, Jonathan Pryce, Leonard Nimoy
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • faith
  • betrayal
  • family
  • war
Places
  • countryside
  • military
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour1
Realism7
Romance4
Tension5
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
adventure, drama, tv movie
Directed by
Robert Markowitz
Written by
Larry Gross
Starring
Nathaniel Parker, Jonathan Pryce, Leonard Nimoy, Sheryl Lee, Ben Daniels, Richard Ashcroft, Gideon Turner, Maurice Roëves
Music
Carlo Siliotto, Ennio Morricone
Cinematography
Raffaele Mertes
Runtime
173 min
Country
Germany, Italy, United States of America
Languages
English

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