David and Bathsheba is a 1951 historical Technicolor epic film about King David made by 20th Century Fox. It was directed by Henry King, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, from a screenplay by Philip Dunne. The cinematography was by Leon Shamroy. Gregory Peck stars as King David and the film follows King David’s life as he adjusts to ruling as a King, and about his relationship with Uriah’s wife Bathsheba, played by Susan Hayward. Goliath of Gath was portrayed by 203 cm tall (6’8 “) Lithuanian wrestler Walter Talun.