Samson and the Slave Queen
Originally released in 1963. Samson and the Slave Queen is a action/adventure film. directed by Umberto Lenzi. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pierre Brice, Sergio Ciani, and Moira Orfei
Synopsis
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 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, Ramon. Malva's ruthless desire for the throne soon alienates Samson and he and El Toro then team up to bring about a proper resolution to the Nogara succession. Meanwhile, Isabella learns El Toto's true identity, an identity which both surprises and pleases her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Romana Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samson and the Slave Queen about?
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 locate t...
Who directed Samson and the Slave Queen?
Samson and the Slave Queen was directed by Umberto Lenzi.
How long is Samson and the Slave Queen?
Samson and the Slave Queen has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Samson and the Slave Queen released?
Samson and the Slave Queen was released on August 23, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samson and the Slave Queen?
The main cast of Samson and the Slave Queen includes Pierre Brice, Sergio Ciani, Moira Orfei, Maria Grazia Spina, Massimo Serato.