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Average
MASTER SCORE 42.8 / 100
1985Adventure / Biography / Drama1h 54m
KING DAVID
“The story of the man.”
This is a movie about the life of Israel's king David.
Above the Line
Bruce Beresford·DirectorAndrew Birkin·ScreenplayJames Costigan·ScreenplayDonald McAlpine·Director of PhotographyCarl Davis·Original Music ComposerWilliam M. Anderson·Editor
Cast
Richard Gere·King DavidEdward Woodward·King SaulDenis Quilley·Prophet SamuelAlice Krige·BathshebaCherie Lunghi·MichalJohn Castle·AbnerGeorge Eastman·GoliathTomas Milian·Akiss (uncredited)Niall Buggy·NathanHurd Hatfield·Ahimelech
Full Crew(30 credits)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Bruce Beresford·DirectorDavid Tomblin·Second Unit Director
Writing· 3
Andrew Birkin·ScreenplayJames Costigan·ScreenplayJames Costigan·Book
Camera· 1
Donald McAlpine·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William M. Anderson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Carl Davis·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
John Mollo·Costume DesignTerry Ackland-Snow·Art DirectionAurelio Crugnola·Art DirectionKen Adam·Production DesignPeter Howitt·Set DecorationGraham Freeborn·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Martin Elfand·ProducerCharles Orme·Associate ProducerIrene Lamb·CastingFrancesco Cinieri·CastingClive Challis·Production Manager
Other Departments· 11
Franco Galiano·Special EffectsJeff Clifford·Special Effects TechnicianAngelo Ragusa·StuntsDino Galiano·Special EffectsSergio Mioni·Stunt CoordinatorKit West·Special Effects SupervisorStefano Maria Mioni·StuntsJohn Baker·Special Effects TechnicianClaudio Pacifico·StuntsTrevor Wood·Special Effects TechnicianStephen Rose·Hair Department Head
By the Numbers
42.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
8%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI -77%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Epic, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The movie poster for "King David" features a close-up of a man with dark, curly hair and a beard, looking upwards. He is wearing simple, draped clothing. This i”
Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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