Director: Umberto Lenzi•Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
In ancient times, the mighty Samson is called upon by his king to rescue a princess from a sorcerer who holds her captive. This journey leads Samson through various trials and challenges, where he must utilize his immense strength and courage to overcome magical obstacles and defeat his enemies. Along the way, he encounters mythical creatures and must prove his worthiness to save the kingdom and its people from impending doom.
This peplum film, also known by its original Italian title 'Sansone contro i dieci gladiatori', received a mixed reception. While it delivered on the spectacle and physical prowess expected from the genre, its plot and character development were often considered weak by critics. Audiences, however, generally enjoyed the action sequences and the heroic performance of Brad Harris.
Praised for its action-packed sequences and Herculean protagonist.
Criticized for a thin plot and predictable narrative.
A typical example of the Italian 'sword and sandal' genre of its era.
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The film was shot in Italy and uses a common trope of the peplum genre, featuring a muscular hero performing incredible feats of strength against various antagonists and supernatural elements.
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