: The Croatian actor (credited as Ivo Payer) portrays David as a muscular adult rather than a youth, which some critics noted made his military heroics feel more realistic.
: The Philistines, led by King Asrod and the champion Goliath, wage war against Israel and seize the Ark of the Covenant. DAVID_E_GOLIA-1960
Directed by and Richard Pottier , this "sword-and-sandal" (peplum) production is a dramatic adaptation of the Old Testament story. It was filmed in locations across Italy, Israel, and the former Yugoslavia. Key Cast & Production : The Croatian actor (credited as Ivo Payer)