A story as timeless and tumultuous as the violent age it spreads before you!

Starring: Hedy Lamarr, Victor Mature, George Sanders, Angela Lansbury, Henry Wilcoxon, Olive Deering, Fay Holden, Julia Faye

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Every cup of water, every morsel of food, must be guided into his hands. The mighty Samson, betrayed by a woman." - Saran of Gaza

Why watch this? ... its grandness - the finale in the temple, after Samson regains his strength, is epic.

Plot Summary: This is the biblical story of Samson, a hero of the Israelite people renowned for his extraordinary strength. He falls in love with the Philistine woman Delilah, who is determined to discover the secret behind his power. This pursuit is fueled by a desire for vengeance against Samson for his rejection of her love and for events involving her sister, Samson's intended bride.

Dad's Preview: This is the Bible's greatest tragic love story. I'm sure you've of heard it. The mighty Hebrew Samson, a man of incredible strength and fighting ability, knows no match. He defeats the entire Philistine army with the jawbone of an ass. However, when the beautiful Delilah wins his heart, he divulges the secret that his strength comes from his long hair. That night she betrays him to avenge her family's honor. This is a superb De Mille biblical classic... about power, betrayal, and, in the end, true love.

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