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Samson and the Slave Queen

Original title: Zorro contro Maciste
  • 19631963
  • 1h 26m
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4.8/10
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Zorro contro Maciste (1963)
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The king of Nogara dies, leaving behind a will naming one of his nieces as his successor. Will it be blonde and virtuous Isabella or evil, dark-haired Malva? Each woman relies on a hero to l... Read allThe king of Nogara dies, leaving behind a will naming one of his nieces as his successor. Will it be blonde and virtuous Isabella or evil, dark-haired Malva? Each woman relies on a hero to locate the will. Malva hires the bare-chested strongman Samson while Isabella relies on the... Read allThe king of Nogara dies, leaving behind a will naming one of his nieces as his successor. Will it be blonde and virtuous Isabella or evil, dark-haired Malva? Each woman relies on a hero to locate the will. Malva hires the bare-chested strongman Samson while Isabella relies on the masked El Toro (a.k.a. Zorro) even though her heart belongs to the mild-mannered poet, Ra... Read all
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  • Director
    • Umberto Lenzi
  • Writers
    • Gabriele D'Annunzio(character Maciste)
    • Umberto Lenzi
    • Guido Malatesta
  • Stars
    • Pierre Brice
    • Sergio Ciani
    • Moira Orfei
Top credits
  • Director
    • Umberto Lenzi
  • Writers
    • Gabriele D'Annunzio(character Maciste)
    • Umberto Lenzi
    • Guido Malatesta
  • Stars
    • Pierre Brice
    • Sergio Ciani
    • Moira Orfei
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    • 3User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Pierre Brice
    Pierre Brice
    • Zorroas Zorro…
    Sergio Ciani
    Sergio Ciani
    • Samson (in U.S. version)as Samson (in U.S. version)…
    Moira Orfei
    Moira Orfei
    • Malvaas Malva
    Maria Grazia Spina
    • Isabella de Alazonas Isabella de Alazon
    Andrea Aureli
    Andrea Aureli
    • Rabekas Rabek
    Massimo Serato
    Massimo Serato
    • Garcia de Higueraas Garcia de Higuera
    Andrea Scotti
    • Pedroas Pedro
    Aldo Bufi Landi
    • Deikoras Deikor
    Gianni Baghino
    • Pacoas Paco
    Ignazio Balsamo
    • Joaquimas Joaquim
    Antonio Corevi
    • Don Manuelas Don Manuel
    Rosy De Leo
    • Carmencitaas Carmencita
    • (as Rosy di Leo)
    Franco De Simone
    Attilio Dottesio
    Attilio Dottesio
    • General Saveriaas General Saveria
    Loris Gizzi
    Loris Gizzi
    • Don Alvarezas Don Alvarez
    Renato Malavasi
    • Alonzoas Alonzo
    Nello Pazzafini
    Nello Pazzafini
    • Rabek's Henchmanas Rabek's Henchman
    Sina Relli
    • Director
      • Umberto Lenzi
    • Writers
      • Gabriele D'Annunzio(character Maciste)
      • Umberto Lenzi
      • Guido Malatesta
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    • Trivia
      Italian censorship visa # 41021 delivered on 20-8-1963.
    • Quotes

      Malva: [speaking of Samson] He'll never be able to stand my tortures. It will be a pleasure to hear him scream.

    • Alternate versions
      In the U.S., the hero's name was changed from Maciste to Samson.
    • Connections
      Featured in 42nd Street Forever, Volume 2: The Deuce (2006)

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    6/10
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    And splendid movie yarn tale about the Zorro and Maciste/Smapson battle and teamup.
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    • Apr 11, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 1963 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • Spain
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Der Barbar von Santa Cruz
    • Filming locations
      • Castello Ruspoli, Vignanello, Viterbo, Lazio, Italy
    • Production company
      • Romana Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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