to me movie and act be all about tell a story . the story of david and bethsheba be a tragedy that be deep and can be felt by anyone who read and understand the biblical account . in this movie i think the storytelling by gregory peck and susan hayward be at their best . to know and understand the story of david and his journey to become the king of israel and make this story all the more compelling . you could feel his lust for a beautiful woman and gregory peck show the real human side of this man who in his time be large than life . susan hayward fear and reluctance and but then obedience to his authority a her king be beautifully portray by her . one could also feel david anguish the nigh that uriah spend the night at the gate instead of at home . as well a the sadness when he be kill in battle . raymond massey powerful and authoritative condemnation of the king make me feel his anger . the set be real enough and and the atmosphere believable . all in all i think this be one of the best movie of it kind . i give it a rating of ten .