Samson (2018)

After losing the love of his life to a cruel Philistine Prince, a young Hebrew with supernatural strength defends his people, sacrificing everything to avenge his love, his people, and God.

Directors:

Bruce Macdonald, Gabriel Sabloff (co-director)

Writers:

Jason Baumgardner (story by), Zach Smith (story by) (as Zachary Warren Smith)

Stars:

Taylor James, Billy Zane, Lindsay Wagner

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Taylor James	...	Samson
Billy Zane	...	King Balek
Lindsay Wagner	...	Zealphonis
Caitlin Leahy	...	Delilah
Rutger Hauer	...	Manoah
Jackson Rathbone	...	Rallah
Brandon Auret	...	Ashdod
Frances Sholto-Douglas	...	Taren
Greg Kriek	...	Caleb
Califf Ryan	...	Treus
Danny Keough	...	Wadesh
Sven Ruygrok	...	Orum
Andre Jacobs	...	Levite Priest
Garth Collins	...	Jailer
Matthew Dylan Roberts	...	Ahar (as Matthew Roberts)

Storyline

A Hebrew with an unusual gift of strength must respond properly to the call of God on his life in order to lead his people out of enslavement. After his youthful ambition leads to a tragic marriage, his acts of revenge thrust him into direct conflict with the Philistine Army. As his brother mounts a tribal rebellion, only Samson's (Taylor James') relationship with a Philistine seductress and his final surrender - to the Philistines and to God - turns imprisonment and blindness into final victory.

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Plot Keywords:

biblical | jew | muscleman | torture | bare chested male bondage | 

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Taglines:

Chosen. Betrayed. Redeemed.

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Genres:

Action | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence and battle sequences

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie was based on the Book of Judges.

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Goofs

We hear Delilah cut his hair - she didn't . "she... summoned a man and he shaved the seven locks of his hair for her..."

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Connections

Version of Samson and Delilah (1949)

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Soundtracks

Strength and Victory
Written by Michael Brandon Lake, Robert Madison, Aaron LaFalce, Garrett Abel
Performed by Seacoast Worship
Published by DREAM Label Group Publishing/Brandon Lake Music/Robbie Madison Music/Falcefied Records/Garrett Abel Music
Courtesy of DREAM Label Group

User Reviews

Wait Until It Comes Out On Streaming

The screenwriters made a valiant effort of filling in story details which the Bible does not provide. Unfortunately, the dialogue and acting were often cheesy, particularly the main villain, named Rallah. That said, I was relieved the film was neither slow-paced, nor preachy. Overall, I give the film a solid C.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

South Africa USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 February 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Samson

Filming Locations:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,942,569, 18 February 2018

Gross USA:

$4,719,928

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$4,873,825

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pure Flix Productions, Boomtown films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1