King David (Original title)The Story of David (Alternative title)
Date: 1985 (Release)Country: USADirector: Bruce Beresford
Synopsis: Budget reported as $17 million.Synopsis: Biblical epic. Story of King David, based on Samuel I and II, Chronicles I and the Psalms of David.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Bible stories
Title: [The Listener - v115 n2966 26 Jun 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v53 n629 June 1986 Pages: 172-3
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v53 n629 June 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n555 5 Jul 1986 Page: 23
Title: [Screen International - n555 5 Jul 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming n381 June 1986 Pages: 35-36
Title: [Films and Filming - n381 June 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: City Limits n246 19 Jun 1986 Page: 23
Title: [City Limits - n246 19 Jun 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema Papers n57 May 1986 Page: 77
Title: [Cinema Papers - n57 May 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n826 18 Jun 1986 Page: 26
Title: [Time Out - n826 18 Jun 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Films in Review v36 n6/7 Jun/Jul 1985 Pages: 378-381
Title: [Films in Review - v36 n6/7 Jun/Jul 1985: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of the music scores for this film, the series A.D. and the 1959 'epic' film SPARTACUS.
In: American Film v10 n6 April 1985 Page: 78
Title: [American Film - v10 n6 April 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.
In: Variety 27 Mar 1985 Page: 16
Title: [Variety - 27 Mar 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming n369 June 1985 Pages: 30-33
Title: [Films and Filming - n369 June 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Spaghetti Cinema n6 21 May 1985 Pages: 3-13
Title: King David vs. the ItaliansAuthor: CONNOLLY, William Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v286 n14 22 Mar 1985 Page: 3,54
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v286 n14 22 Mar 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Films v5 n1 Dec/Jan 1985 Pages: 20-23
Title: [Films - v5 n1 Dec/Jan 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director.
In: Screen International n453 7 Jul 1984 Page: 15
Title: [Screen International - n453 7 Jul 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.
In: Screen International n434 25 Feb 1984 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n434 25 Feb 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.
In: Screen International n435 3 Mar 1984 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n435 3 Mar 1984: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v281 n9 20 Mar 1984 Page: 34
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v281 n9 20 Mar 1984: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
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Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-606438
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-606439
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Date: 1985 (Release)Country: USADirector: Bruce Beresford
Synopsis: Budget reported as $17 million.Synopsis: Biblical epic. Story of King David, based on Samuel I and II, Chronicles I and the Psalms of David.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Bible stories
Credits
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Production Company: Paramount Pictures Corporation, Producer: Martin Elfand, Associate Producer: Charles Orme, Unit manager (Italy): Laura Fattori, Unit manager (Italy): Federico Tocci, Franco Cuccu, Production Manager: Clive Challis, Production Manager: John Davis, Production manager (Italy): Lucio Trentini, Production Co-ordinator: Linda Rabin, Production co-ordinator (Italy): Franca Tasso, Location manager (Sardinia): Frank Ernst, Production Assistant: Cate Arbeid, Production Assistant: Kathy Shaw, Production assistant (Italy): Marco Giannoni, Production assistant (Italy): Gabriella Toro, Renata Paccariè, 2nd Unit Director: David Tomblin, Assistant Director: David Tomblin, Assistant Director: Roy Button, Assistant Director: Steve Harding, Assistant director (2nd unit): Mike Gowans, Assistant director (Italy): Viktor Tourjansky, Antonio Gabrielli, Screenplay: Andrew Birkin, Screenplay: James Costigan, Original story: James Costigan, Director of Photography: Donald McAlpine, 2nd Unit Photographer: Robin Vidgeon, Camera Operator: Douglas Milsome, Steadicam Operator: Jean-Marc Bringuier, Special effects supervisor: Kit West, Special effects supervisor (Italy): Dino Galliano, Special effects senior technician: Jeff Clifford, Special effects technician: John Baker, Special effects engineer: Trevor Wood, Modeller: Bernard Kramer, Fred Evans, Graphic design: Maurice Binder, Editor: William Anderson, Associate Editor: Michael Campbell, Production Designer: Ken Adam, Art Director: Terry Ackland-Snow, Art director (Italy): Aurelio Crugnola, Set Decorator: Peter Howitt, Set decorator (Italy): Franco Fumagalli, Set dresser (Italy): Angelo Santucci, Sketch artist: Maciek Piotrowski, Draughtsperson: Peter Childs, Draughtsperson: Stephen Scott, Sculptures: Bernard Kramer, Costume Designer: John Mollo, Wardrobe supervisor: Nic Ede, Wardrobe supervisor (Italy): Bona Nasalli Rocca, Makeup supervisor: Stuart Freeborn, Makeup artist: Colin Arthur, Makeup artist: Graham Freeborn, Makeup artist: Kathleen Freeborn, Freddie Williamson, Makeup chief (Italy): Franco Corridoni, Title opticals: National Screen Service Ltd., Music composed and conducted: Carl Davis, Music Performed by: The Philharmonia Orchestra, Psalms performed: Benjamin Luxon, Nicholas Curtis, Orchestra leader: Christopher Warnon-Green, Orchestrations: Colin Matthews, Location music supervisor (Italy): Alfred Di Rocco, Music Editor: Bob Hathaway, Music Recording: Richard Lewzey, Choreography: Eleanor Fazan, Sound Recording: Brian Marshall, Sound Recording: Keith Grant, Sound Re-recording: John Hayward, Sound Editor: Bill Trent, Dialogue editor: Alfred Cox, Post-sync effects: Bob Risk, Stunt co-ordinator (Italy): Sergio Mioni, Stunt horsemaker: Roy Street, Stand-in for Mr Gere: Jack Dearlove, Technical/religious adviser: Jonathan Magonet, Hillel Avidan, Dolby stereo consultant: Ron Pender, Horsemaster (Italy): Sergio Casadei
Cast
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Richard Gere (David), Edward Woodward (Saul), Alice Krige (Bathsheba), Denis Quilley (Samuel), Niall Buggy (Nathan), Cherie Lunghi (Michal), Hurd Hatfield (Ahimilech), Jack Klaff (Jonathan), John Castle (Abner), Tim Woodward (Joab), David De Keyser (Ahitophel), Ian Sears (Young David), Simon Dutton (Eliab), Jean-Marc Barr (Absalom), Arthur Whybrow (Jesse), Christopher Malcolm (Doeg), Valentine Pelka (Shammah), Ned Vukovic (Malchishua), Michael Mueller (Abinadab), James Coombes (Amnon), Mark Drewry (Ishbosheth), John Gabriel (Jehosaphat), Gina Bellman (Tamar), John Hallam (Philistine Armour Bearer), James Lister (Uriah), Jason Carter (Solomon), John Barrard (Benjamite Elder), Peter Frye (Judean Elder), David Graham (Ephraimite Elder), Genevieve Allenbury (Ahinoam), Ishia Bennison (Maacah), Jenny Lipman (Abigail), David George (Messenger), Anton Alexander (Runner), Marino Masè (Agag), Luigi Montefiori (Goliath), Roberto Renna (Zabad), Lorenzo Piani (Guardian), Massimo Sarchielli (Palastu), Aichè Nanà (Ahinoab), Shimon Avidan (Young Absalom), Nicholas van der Weide (Young Solomon)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(18)
In: The Listener v115 n2966 26 Jun 1986 Page: 31Title: [The Listener - v115 n2966 26 Jun 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v53 n629 June 1986 Pages: 172-3
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v53 n629 June 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n555 5 Jul 1986 Page: 23
Title: [Screen International - n555 5 Jul 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming n381 June 1986 Pages: 35-36
Title: [Films and Filming - n381 June 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: City Limits n246 19 Jun 1986 Page: 23
Title: [City Limits - n246 19 Jun 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema Papers n57 May 1986 Page: 77
Title: [Cinema Papers - n57 May 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n826 18 Jun 1986 Page: 26
Title: [Time Out - n826 18 Jun 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Films in Review v36 n6/7 Jun/Jul 1985 Pages: 378-381
Title: [Films in Review - v36 n6/7 Jun/Jul 1985: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of the music scores for this film, the series A.D. and the 1959 'epic' film SPARTACUS.
In: American Film v10 n6 April 1985 Page: 78
Title: [American Film - v10 n6 April 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.
In: Variety 27 Mar 1985 Page: 16
Title: [Variety - 27 Mar 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming n369 June 1985 Pages: 30-33
Title: [Films and Filming - n369 June 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Spaghetti Cinema n6 21 May 1985 Pages: 3-13
Title: King David vs. the ItaliansAuthor: CONNOLLY, William Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v286 n14 22 Mar 1985 Page: 3,54
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v286 n14 22 Mar 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Films v5 n1 Dec/Jan 1985 Pages: 20-23
Title: [Films - v5 n1 Dec/Jan 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director.
In: Screen International n453 7 Jul 1984 Page: 15
Title: [Screen International - n453 7 Jul 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.
In: Screen International n434 25 Feb 1984 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n434 25 Feb 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.
In: Screen International n435 3 Mar 1984 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n435 3 Mar 1984: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v281 n9 20 Mar 1984 Page: 34
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v281 n9 20 Mar 1984: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-606438
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-606439
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status