The Story of David

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The Story of David ★★★ 1976 (PG)

Well-done Old Testament Bible drama about the shepherd boy who slew Goliath, overcame the Philistines, and united Israel. Then, as King David, he winds up involved in an illicit love affair with Bathsheba that threatens to destroy his kingdom. Fine acting and a literate script highlight this TV production. 192m/C VHS . Timothy Bottoms, Anthony Quayle, Jane Seymour, Keith Michell, Susan Hampshire; D: Alex Segal; W: Ernest Kinoy. TV