A Story of David

A Story of David
A Story of David
Directed by	Bob McNaught
Written by	Gerry Day; Terence Maples
Produced by	William Goetz; George Pitcher ; Irving Starr
Starring	Jeff Chandler; Basil Sydney; Peter Arne
Production; companies	Scoto; Mardeb; ABC Television
Release date	18 November 1962 (US TV)
Countries	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 films made for television.[2]

Plot

Saul becomes jealous of the popularity of his protege David and tries to kill him. David goes into hiding.

Cast

Production

The film was a co-production between ABC-TV and William Goetz. It was shot in Israel and London.[3] 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]

"It's a simple story," said Chandler "only half a dozen people in it. There'll be no chariot race."[5] Filming took place in Israel in August and September 1960; Israel troops guarded them near the Jordan border. The unit then shifted to Elstree studios in London. Filming had completed by October.[6]

During filming Chandler met David Ben Gurion.

Release

ABC could not find a sponsor for the program. It eventually screened on ABC as a Sunday night movie in 1962.[7] The film drew record high ratings and prompted ABC to commission a series Great Bible Stories.[8]

References

BFI.org
Two-Part Show Is One Worth Look Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 21 Nov 1963: C14.
Renewal at Allied for Jeff Chandler: 'Plunderers' Pleases Studio; Star Urges Subsidy for Films Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 4 October 1960: A9.
TV King David Is a Diplomat, Too Chicago Daily Tribune21 Aug 1960: sw18
I GET FRUSTRATED: JEFF CHANDLER Jennings, Betty. Picture Show; London (Aug 13, 1960): 7.
THE STORY OF DAVID: Being filmed on location in Israel The Sphere; London Vol. 242, Iss. 3146, (Sep 17, 1960): 416-417.
Biblical Special, 'David' to Screen Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 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 30 June 1963: 75.

External links

A Story of David at IMDb
A Story of David at Letterbox DVD

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[1] BFI.org

[2] Two-Part Show Is One Worth Look Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 21 Nov 1963: C14.

[los-3] Renewal at Allied for Jeff Chandler: 'Plunderers' Pleases Studio; Star Urges Subsidy for Films Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 4 October 1960: A9.

[4] TV King David Is a Diplomat, Too Chicago Daily Tribune21 Aug 1960: sw18

[5] I GET FRUSTRATED: JEFF CHANDLER Jennings, Betty. Picture Show; London (Aug 13, 1960): 7.

[6] THE STORY OF DAVID: Being filmed on location in Israel The Sphere; London Vol. 242, Iss. 3146, (Sep 17, 1960): 416-417.

[7] Biblical Special, 'David' to Screen Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 16 Nov 1962: D18.

[8] 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 30 June 1963: 75.