Samson and Delilah (1949 film)

Samson and Delilah is a 1949 film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr as the title characters. Angela Lansbury, George Sanders and Henry Wilcoxen are also featured.

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1949 - Cecil B. DeMille - Victor Mature - Hedy Lamarr - Angela Lansbury - George Sanders - Henry Wilcoxen

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The story of Samson and Delilah is adapted from the biblical Book of Judges.

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Wildly successful at the box-office, DeMille's Biblical epic is known for the beauty of its leading lady and the spectacular toppling of the temple, not the acting skills of its players or sparkling dialogue. Mature's fight with a lion is hopelessly fake, but the film endures as a camp classic, still retaining its entertainment value as a product of its time.

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