David

This adventure drama follows the life of David, a young shepherd chosen by the prophet Samuel to lead the people of Israel. After gaining fame by defeating the giant Goliath, David faces the jealousy of King Saul and must struggle to secure his own place on the throne. His long reign is marked by military victories and political power, but he also deals with personal turmoil, including a forbidden romance with Bathsheba and conflicts with his own children.

The TV movie was directed by Robert Markowitz, appearing fourth in a list of his directed works following The Tuskegee Airmen. The screenplay was written by Larry Gross, and the film was produced by Lorenzo Minoli and Gerald Rafshoon. The cast features Nathaniel Parker in the title role, alongside Jonathan Pryce, Leonard Nimoy, Sheryl Lee, Ben Daniels, and Richard Ashcroft. A total of 56 cast members are credited.

Produced with a budget of 15 million USD, the film was a joint production between Germany, Italy, and the United States. It has received generally positive responses from viewers, holding a 6.9 rating on IMDb from 1,700 votes and a 6.6 rating on TMDB from 67 votes.