If you ignore the context when it was made, the critics are easy to come. It is slice of a long serie of Italian and American movies inspired by mzthology and - or by Bible episodes. And, without be great, it is a decent film, result of admirable effort to reflect the essence of the conflict between Saul and David, giving , in not bad manner, convincing reflection of psychological tension. Maybe, Gianni Garko was not the best David , but it is not comfortable to be partner of the powerful Norman Wooland , very preocuped for give to his Saul the exact nuances defining him in well way.
Review of Saul e David
