King David filming location in Abruzzo
All films shot in Abruzzo

1985

King David

Bruce Beresford · Richard Gere

Bruce Beresford's biblical epic with Richard Gere turned the Apennines into the Holy Land, braving unexpected snowfall.

Locations in Abruzzo

  • 01

    Campo Imperatore

    Gran Sasso · L'Aquila

    Open landscapes of ancient Israel.

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  • 02

    L'Aquila surroundings

    Reportedly

    L'Aquila

    Additional exteriors.

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Also filmed outside Abruzzo

Matera and Craco (Basilicata), Sardinia, Pinewood Studios.

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Locations compiled from public sources (Abruzzo Film Commission, Italy for Movies, production notes). Entries marked “Reportedly” are cited by some sources but not confirmed by official ones.