# Samson and Delilah (1949)

> A lavish biblical epic turns Samson’s superhuman strength and Delilah’s revenge into a sweeping tale of desire, betrayal, and faith.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18581

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama, History
- Director: Cecil B. DeMille
- Cast: Hedy Lamarr, Victor Mature, George Sanders, Angela Lansbury, Henry Wilcoxon, Olive Deering, Fay Holden, Julia Faye
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041838/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sumptuous, passionate, theatrical, classic movie night, biblical epic marathon

## Synopsis

A tale of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of ancient conflict.

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