Review of King David (1985) by Daniel W — 11 Oct 2007

Classic Biblical story - personal favorite.

This review of King David (1985) was written by Daniel W on 11 Oct 2007.

King David has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Marion R (356) on 21 Nov 2007

It looks good, but... what the hell was the point of this film…

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 26 Mar 2009

Though the overall problems may not be of his making, Richard Gere is of little help in the title role…

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By Jesse K (452) on 09 Mar 2015

It was boring and tedious and it cost me $1.99 on VHS from Value Village. I will never watch it again…

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By Alan L (523) on 18 Apr 2014

Mas o menos bien relatada e interpretada pero con muchas licencias histÃ³ricas…

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By Dek B (9) on 09 Jun 2007

A somewhat inaccurate portrayal of David. The true story is better…

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By Karen J (67) on 30 Apr 2006

I don't think any other actor besides Richard Gere could have played this part…

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By Josephine O (7) on 02 Sep 2008

I just loved they way he danced before the Lord…

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By Gary T (2,283) on 28 Feb 2009

Well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch..its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout…

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By Dawn Regina L (11) on 05 Oct 2007

If this is the same King David movie I seen then its awsome…

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By James H (4,675) on 13 Feb 2008

Not one of Gere's best. Very difficult role to pull off. Richard does a good job at making the best of what he has to work with. (At) for effort…

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