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David and Goliath (1960)
David e Golia (original title)

113 min  -  Drama | History  -   28 May 1961 (USA)
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The story of the film is adapted from the Old Testament: The Philistines declare war on the Israelites and wrench the Arch of the Allience from them... See full summary »

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David and Goliath -- The biblical story of David and Goliath with a modern twist.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Orson Welles ...
Ivica Pajer Ivica Pajer ...
David (as Ivo Payer)
Hilton Edwards Hilton Edwards ...
Prophet Samuel (as Edward Hilton)
Massimo Serato Massimo Serato ...
Eleonora Rossi Drago Eleonora Rossi Drago ...
Merab (as Eleonore Rossi Drago)
Giulia Rubini Giulia Rubini ...
Pierre Cressoy Pierre Cressoy ...
Furio Meniconi Furio Meniconi ...
Asrod, King of the Philistines
Kronos Kronos ...
Dante Maggio Dante Maggio ...
Cret
Luigi Tosi Luigi Tosi ...
Benjamin Di Gaba
Umberto Fiz Umberto Fiz ...
Lazar
Ugo Sasso Ugo Sasso ...
Huro
Ileana Danelli Ileana Danelli ...
La bimba
Emma Baron Emma Baron
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Storyline

The story of the film is adapted from the Old Testament: The Philistines declare war on the Israelites and wrench the Arch of the Allience from them. Saul, the king of Israel, listens meanwhile to the words of the prophets who tell him that the new king will be a young shepard called David. But still David has to fight the enemy in form of their mighty giant Goliath. Written by Volker Boehm  

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Plot Keywords:

King | Prophet | Goliath | Philistine | Israel  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | History

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

English | Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

David y Goliat See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ansa Film See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Orson Welles, who directs himself in his own scenes in this Biblical epic, ironically later portrays a director directing a Biblical epic in Ro.Go.Pa.G.. Welles, who portrays a king in this Biblical epic, also narrates another Biblical epic about the King of kings, King of Kings. Welles even narrates a portion of the Biblical work The New Media Bible: Book of Genesis as well. See more »

Connections

Version of David and Bathsheba (1951) See more »