Top Cast
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Bernadette Peters
Marie Rothenberg
John Glover
Charles Rothenberg
Dan Lauria
John
George Grizzard
Dr. Achauer
Christopher Allport
Terry
Georgann Johnson
Loraine
Jordan Charney
Judge
Matthew Lawrence
David Rothenberg
Cheryl Anderson
Dee Fraser
Alexandra Borrie
Geri Chambers
Frederick Combs
Ken Curtis
Jack Rader
Dick Hafdahl
Lisa Blake Richards
Judy Curtis
Barbara Tarbuck
Sue Martinez
Caryn Ward
Jennifer
Frank Whiteman
Police Officer
Barbara Sammeth
Glenda
Billy O'Sullivan
Johnny
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Erman
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephanie Liss, Mel White, Marie Rothenberg
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- David
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Donald March Productions, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Erman
Stephanie Liss, Mel White, Marie Rothenberg
Marvin Hamlisch
Steve Yaconelli
James Galloway
Donald March
Department Leadership Roster
John Erman
Director
Stephanie Liss
Writer
James Galloway
Editor
James Hulsey
Production Design
Pat Tonnema
Costume Design
Donald March
Producer
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Steve Yaconelli
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for David.
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Frequently Asked Questions About David
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is David about?
The true story of David Rothenberg, whose disturbed father set him on fire.
Who directed David?
David was directed by John Erman.
Who stars in David?
The principal cast of David includes Bernadette Peters, John Glover, Dan Lauria, George Grizzard, Christopher Allport.
When was David released and how long is it?
David was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for David?
The original motion picture soundtrack for David was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
Is David based on a book or true story?
David is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Mel White".
What is the age rating and content advisory for David?
David holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).