Samson and Delilah

Nicolas Roeg
1996-12-08

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172 min

In a time when Israelites suffer under the harsh rule of the Philistines, a miracle occurs. Mara and Manoa are promised a son, Samson, chosen by God to liberate his people. He is gifted with immense supernatural strength, bound by a sacred vow: he must never cut his hair. Samson grows into an unstoppable force, defeating lions and armies alike. However, his impulsive nature complicates his destiny. While his people look to him for salvation, the Philistine King Hanun and Prince Sidqa plot his downfall. Unable to defeat him in battle, they turn to a subtle weapon: Delilah. Tasked with seducing Samson to uncover the secret of his invincibility, the beautiful Delilah becomes his greatest temptation. Now, Samson faces a choice between his heart's desire and his divine calling, unaware that a betrayal could cost him his strength—and his life.