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List Price: $14.94 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 26334
Released: March 3, 2009 |
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MPAA Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Timothy Bottoms and Jane Seymour lead a talented cast in this two-part story of the life of King David. It begins with his legendary battle with the giant Goliath, and ends with his romance with Bathsheba and struggle to preserve Israel. The story of David is a legendary saga of a man after God's own heart.
Story of David (1976) Reviews:
A bit of History 
2009-12-30 - Not one of my favorite renditions of this age old story regarding the life of David - and there have been many - but it is still a good mini series for its day and if you are in to the Biblical Classics then still worth a look.
Very good telling of the David story 
2009-11-10 - This was a made for television movie from the 1970's. The story is split into two different parts, each is as long as a full-length movie so we split it up over two nights. This telling of the story is more accurate than most I have seen, and maybe that is due to the long length, where they were not under pressure to cut so much out. The thing that may confuse you, is the fact that they have two different actors playing David. The story begins with David as a humble shepherd who becomes harp player to King Saul who is very stressed out after the prophet Samuel reams him out for failing to follow God's instructions. Nest we have the scenes of Saul's jealous rage as David becomes hero to his people, and attempts to take Davids life. The movie is very effective at showing the conflict that David has in his reverence to Saul as anointed by the Lord, despite Saul's constant attempts on his life. The story continues inot Davids assuming the throne after Sauls death on the battlefield, and his passing the crown to his own son late in life. The acting is solid, and never leaves you yawning. Features a good musical score, nice sets and outdoor scenery. Unlike some long features, this one actually picks up the pace and improves in the third act.
Epic TV Drama 
2009-06-03 -
This 1976 TV telling of the biblical epic life of King David is in 2 parts. It starts out lukewarm in the first part, but redeems itself in the second half, making for some very interesting viewing, especially for those of us who love the Bible stories in film. The acting ranges from good to excellent, it has a atmospheric score by Laurence Rosenthal, some nice touches from the art department, and for the most part, even though it sometimes condenses/changes some of the situations, remains fairly faithful to Scripture, and many of the psalms are read or sung.
Part 1 is about the young David, and his relationship with King Saul, and ends at Saul's death, with David being named king. Part 2 starts with the mature David, and ends with his son Solomon being anointed as king. One would think that this epic story could never be boring, but Part 1 has sections that are tedious at best, and drag what would have been a 5 star TV film down to 4 stars, despite the cast, which has Timothy Bottoms as the young David, Anthony Quayle wonderful as King Saul, and Norman Rodway effective as a hyper Joab, leaping about like a small mountain goat.
Part 2 has Keith Michell as the mature King David, in a performance that has flashes of brilliance and is always highly entertaining, and Brian Blessed shines in several scenes as Abner. Jane Seymour is a gorgeous Bathsheba, and she shares palpable chemistry with Michell. Also good is Susan Hampshire as a very blond Michal. There is an abundance of blue eyes in this film, but then most of the actors seem to be British. Directed by David Lowell Rich and Alex Segal, and written by Ernest Kinoy (the 2nd half particularly well written), this is well worth watching, but you may need some fortitude to get through Part 1. Highly recommended for further viewing of this story is the TV Bible Collection "David" starring Nathaniel Parker, Leonard Nimoy, and Jonathan Pryce.
