The "David and Goliath" legend is presented as credibly as possible, while David's later disastrous romance with Bathsheba is handled with taste and decorum. Also in the cast are Anthony Quayle as King Saul, and Terence Hardiman as Bathsheba's unfortunate warrior husband Uriah.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Timothy BottomsDavid | David |
 Anthony QuayleKing Saul | King Saul |
 Norman RodwayJoab | Joab |
 Oded TeomiJonathan | Jonathan |
 Yehuda EfroniYounger Abner | Younger Abner |
| AAntonio TarruellaGoliath | Goliath |
| AAhuva YuvalAbigail | Abigail |
 Jane SeymourBathsheba | Bathsheba |
 David CollingsNathan | Nathan |
 Ilan DarEliab | Eliab |
 Ori LevyGaza | Gaza |
 Keith MichellOlder David | Older David |