Samson et Dalila (1981)
While the rest of the Hebrews bewail their fate, Samson alone trusts in God's promise of liberty. Abimelech, the Philistine satrap of Gaza, enters to mock the Hebrews' God, proclaiming the superiority of Dagon, and the Hebrews are afraid of him. But calls them to show some defiance, so Abimelech attacks Samson with his sword. Samson seizes the sword and strikes him dead. The Hebrews scatter and the High Priest of Dagon appears, cursing the Hebrews. When a messenger reports that the Hebrews are ravaging the harvest, the High Priest forms a plan to use Delilah to overcome Samson's strength. Delilah's beauty is such that Samson can't resist her for long. She begs to know the secret of his supernatural strength, but he refuses, though he says he loves her. Delilah betrays Samson by having some Philistine soldiers seize him and throw him into a prison in Gaza, where his hair is cut off.
Cast
- Plácido Domingo - Samson
- Shirley Verrett - Dalila
- Wolfgang Brendel - Grand-Prêtre de Dagon
- Kevin Langan - Abimélech
- Michael Ballam - Premier Philistin
- Stanley Wexler - Second Philistin
- Julius Rudel - Conductor
Screenplay
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Samson et Dalila about?
- While the rest of the Hebrews bewail their fate, Samson alone trusts in God's promise of liberty. Abimelech, the Philistine satrap of Gaza, enters to mock the Hebrews' God, proclaiming the superiority of Dagon, and the Hebrews are afraid of him. But calls them to show some defiance, so Abimelech attacks Samson with his sword. Samson seizes the sword and strikes him dead. The Hebrews scatter and the High Priest of Dagon appears, cursing the Hebrews. When a messenger reports that the Hebrews are ravaging the harvest, the High Priest forms a plan to use Delilah to overcome Samson's strength. Delilah's beauty is such that Samson can't resist her for long. She begs to know the secret of his supernatural strength, but he refuses, though he says he loves her. Delilah betrays Samson by having some Philistine soldiers seize him and throw him into a prison in Gaza, where his hair is cut off.
- Who directed Samson et Dalila?
- Samson et Dalila was directed by Kirk Browning, Nicolas Joël.
- Who stars in Samson et Dalila?
- Samson et Dalila stars Plácido Domingo, Shirley Verrett, Wolfgang Brendel, Kevin Langan, Michael Ballam, Stanley Wexler.
- How long is Samson et Dalila?
- Samson et Dalila has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Samson et Dalila?
- Samson et Dalila is a Music film.
- Where was Samson et Dalila produced?
- Samson et Dalila was produced in United States of America.