Samson et Dalila
Synopsis
While the rest of the Hebrews bewail their fate, Samson alone trusts in God's promise of liberty. Abimelech, the Philistine satrap of Gaza, enters to mock the Hebrews' God, proclaiming the superiority of Dagon, and the Hebrews are afraid of him. But calls them to show some defiance, so Abimelech attacks Samson with his sword. Samson seizes the sword and strikes him dead. The Hebrews scatter and the High Priest of Dagon appears, cursing the Hebrews. When a messenger reports that the Hebrews are ravaging the harvest, the High Priest forms a plan to use Delilah to overcome Samson's strength. Delilah's beauty is such that Samson can't resist her for long. She begs to know the secret of his supernatural strength, but he refuses, though he says he loves her. Delilah betrays Samson by having some Philistine soldiers seize him and throw him into a prison in Gaza, where his hair is cut off.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Joël, Kirk Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Ferdinand Lemaire
- Original Title
- Samson et Dalila
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Kultur
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Joël, Kirk Browning
Ferdinand Lemaire
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Nicolas Joël
Director
Ferdinand Lemaire
Writer
Kirk Browning
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samson et Dalila
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What is Samson et Dalila about?
While the rest of the Hebrews bewail their fate, Samson alone trusts in God's promise of liberty. Abimelech, the Philistine satrap of Gaza, enters to mock the Hebrews' God, proclaiming the superiority of Dagon, and the Hebrews are afraid of him. But calls them to show some defiance, so Abimelech attacks Samson with his sword. Samson seizes the sword and strikes him dead. The Hebrews scatter and the High Priest of Dagon appears, cursing the Hebrews. When a messenger reports that the Hebrews are ravaging the harvest, the High Priest forms a plan to use Delilah to overcome Samson's strength. Delilah's beauty is such that Samson can't resist her for long. She begs to know the secret of his supernatural strength, but he refuses, though he says he loves her. Delilah betrays Samson by having some Philistine soldiers seize him and throw him into a prison in Gaza, where his hair is cut off.
Who directed Samson et Dalila?
Samson et Dalila was directed by Nicolas Joël, Kirk Browning.
Who stars in Samson et Dalila?
The principal cast of Samson et Dalila includes Plácido Domingo, Shirley Verrett, Wolfgang Brendel, Kevin Langan, Michael Ballam.
When was Samson et Dalila released and how long is it?
Samson et Dalila was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samson et Dalila?
Samson et Dalila holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).