King David: A fine collection of costume designs by John Mollo

Paramount Pictures, 1985, Qty

Paramount Pictures, 1985,
for the film starring Richard Gere and Alice Krige, comprising; three original hand-drawn and coloured pastel drawings on black board of principal characters including; 'King David', together with approximately 50 costume designs, the majority of which are original copies that Mollo has hand-painted with a watercolour overlay, for belts, badges, and accessories as well as characters such as; 'King David', 'Saul', 'Shepherd Boy', 'Prophet', Israelites, soldiers, Royal Palace Guards, peasant women, handmaids, and musicians, all 8 1/4 x 12 inches (21 x 30cm.); accompanied by four larger multi-character costume designs, a notebook of sketches, some film stills, an A3 pad containing costume breakdowns with some loose pages for accessories and key characters, another five pencil drawings relating to the production, various photocopies, and a letter dated 22nd June 1984 from Clive Challis the Production Manager from Paramount Pictures thanking John Mollo for his work, 11 1/2in x 16 1/2in (28cm x 42cm) (Qty)

King David is a 1985 American epic historical drama film about the life of the second King of the Land of Israel, David. The film was directed by Bruce Beresford, produced by Martin Elfand and written by Andrew Birkin. The film stars Richard Gere in the title role, alongside ensemble cast such as; Edward Woodward, Alice Krige, Denis Quilley, Cherie Lunghi, Hurd Hatfield, Jack Klaff, John Castle, Tim Woodward, George Eastman, Christopher Malcolm, Gina Bellman and James Coombes in supporting roles.

Provenance:
From The John Mollo Archive