David and Bathsheba

"Mighty as Goliath!"

Aug 10 1951 Approved 1h 56m
Drama, History, Romance

King David enters into an adulterous affair with the beautiful Bathsheba, which has tragic consequences for his family and Israel.

Plot

Though David has all the wealth, power, wives & children inherent for the King of Israel he does not have what he craves most: the true love of a woman who loves him as a man instead of as King. He is attracted to Bathsheba, the wife of one of his soldiers who is more devoted to army duty than to his wife. David & Bathsheba succumb to their feelings. Their affair, her resulting pregnancy, & David's resolve to have her husband killed so Bathsheba will be free to marry, bring the wrath of God upon the kingdom. David must rediscover his faith in God in order to save Bathsheba from death by stoning, his kingdom from drought & famine, & himself from his many sins.

Written by

Philip Dunne

Directed by

Henry King

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 5 Oscars. 1 win & 8 nominations total

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