Samson
Originally released in 1961. Samson is a adventure film. directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Starring Serge Merlin, Alina Janowska, and Elżbieta Kępińska
Synopsis
The hero is a Jewish youth. He, like his family, has always been silent and undemonstrative in the face of prejudice. Now he stands up for his right to survive, and in so doing represents the fighting spirit that culminated in the Warsaw Uprising.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Serge Merlin
as Jakub Gold
Alina Janowska
as Lucyna
Elżbieta Kępińska
as Kazia, Malina's Niece
Jan Ciecierski
as Józef Malina
Tadeusz Bartosik
as "Professor" Pankrat
Władysław Kowalski
as Fiałka / Jakub Gold (voice)
Irena Netto
as Jakub's Mother
Beata Tyszkiewicz
as Stasia
Jan Ibel
as Genio
Bogumił Antczak
as Prisoner (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "Droga"
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samson about?
The hero is a Jewish youth. He, like his family, has always been silent and undemonstrative in the face of prejudice. Now he stands up for his right to survive, and in so doing represents the fight...
Who directed Samson?
Samson was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
How long is Samson?
Samson has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Samson released?
Samson was released on September 11, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samson?
The main cast of Samson includes Serge Merlin, Alina Janowska, Elżbieta Kępińska, Jan Ciecierski, Tadeusz Bartosik.