A Story of David
| A Story of David | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bob McNaught |
| Produced by | William Goetz |
| Starring |
Jeff Chandler Basil Sydney Peter Arne |
Release dates | 18 November 1962 (US TV) |
| Country |
United Kingdom Israel |
A Story of David is a 1961 British-Israeli drama film directed by Bob McNaught and starring Jeff Chandler, Basil Sydney and Peter Arne.[1] It depicts the life of the Biblical King David and his conflicted relationship with King Saul.
It was one of the first made for TV movies.[2]
Cast
- Jeff Chandler - David
- Basil Sydney - King Saul
- Peter Arne - Doeg
- David Knight - Jonathan
- Barbara Shelley - Abigail
- Donald Pleasence - Nabal
- Richard O'Sullivan - Abiathar
- Robert Brown - Jashobeam
- David Davies - Abner
- Angela Browne - Michal
- John Van Eyssen - Joab
- Martin Wyldeck - Hezro
- Charles Carson - Ahimilech
- Zena Marshall - Naomi
- Alec Mango - Kudruh
- Peter Madden - Chief Herder
Production
The film was a co-production between ABC-TV and William Goetz. It was shot in Israel and London. [3] During filming Chandler met David Ben Gurion.
It was intended that the film be released as two one-hour episodes for TV in the US and as a feature in other countries. [3] Part one was to be called David the Outlaw; part two David the Hunted.[4]
Release
ABC could not find a sponsor for the program. It eventually screened on ABC as a Sunday night movie in 1962.[5] The movie drew record high ratings and prompted ABC to commission a series Great Bible Stories.[6]
References
- ↑ http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/51884
- ↑ Two-Part Show Is One Worth Look Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 21 Nov 1963: C14.
- 1 2 Renewal at Allied for Jeff Chandler: 'Plunderers' Pleases Studio; Star Urges Subsidy for Films Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 04 Oct 1960: A9.
- ↑ TV King David Is a Diplomat, Too Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963) [Chicago, Ill] 21 Aug 1960: sw18
- ↑ Biblical Special, 'David' to Screen Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 16 Nov 1962: D18.
- ↑ NEWS OF TV AND RADIO: Perennial Best Seller Will Be Source Of New A.B.C. Series Other Items By RICHARD F. SHEPARD. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 30 June 1963: 75.