Question 1

Which actress was offered a large part in King David at age 14 but turned it down due to her parents?

Accepted Answer

Rachel Weisz was offered a large part in this film when she was only 14, but her parents would not allow her to do it.

Question 2

How did King David's lack of success affect Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ?

Accepted Answer

This movie's lack of success led to the cancellation of Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ, later revived in 1988 with Willem Dafoe.

Question 3

What did director Bruce Beresford say about the friendship between David and Jonathan in the film?

Accepted Answer

Beresford said they never caught the friendship between David and Jonathan because there weren't enough scenes between them.

Question 4

Which biblical books is the story of King David based on?

Accepted Answer

The film's story from the Bible was based upon its books of Samuel I and II, Chronicles I and the Psalms of David.

Question 5

What notable religious epic auteur had never attempted to make a film about King David?

Accepted Answer

Publicity reported that the biblical story of King David was one that even religious epic auteur Cecil B. DeMille had never attempted to make.

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