8.2
“HISTORY'S MOST BEAUTIFUL AND TREACHEROUS WOMAN!”
Samson and Delilah (1949)
December 21, 19492h 14mEN
6.6
243 votes
Overview
When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.
Director
Cecil B. DeMilleWhere to Watch
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Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$3.0M
Revenue
$11.5M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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User Reviews
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7.0Maybe not one of Cecil B. De Mille's better biblical epics, this, but it's still an enjoyable, if slightly long, watch with Hedy Lamarr on good form as the eponymous temptress. Snubbed by "Samson" (Victor Mature) in favour of her beautiful but fickle sister "Samadar" (Angela Lansbury) whom is subsequently killed, she sets out - with the aid of the Saran of Gaza (George Sanders), to find the secret behind the strength of the handsome, strong and decent man and use it do ensure his disgrace and downfall. De Mille uses a certain amount of cinematic licence with the biblical verses upon which this…
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