David and Bathsheba
Seen it?1951 | 123 min | Drama, Romance, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages or The Lion in Winter, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
King David enters into an adulterous affair with the beautiful Bathsheba, which has tragic consequences for his family and Israel.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 5 Oscars and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$5 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry King
- Gregory PeckKing David
- Susan HaywardBathsheba
- Kieron MooreUriah
- Raymond MasseyNathan
- James Robertson JusticeAbishai
- Jayne MeadowsMichal
- John SuttonIra
- Dennis HoeyJoab
- Francis X. BushmanKing Saul (uncredited)
- George ZuccoEgyptian Ambassador (uncredited)