"Samson and Delilah" is a 1949 American romantic biblical drama film directed and produced by Cecil B. DeMille. The movie stars Victor Mature as Samson, Hedy Lamarr as Delilah, George Sanders as the Saran of Gaza, and Angela Lansbury as Semadar.
The film is based on the biblical story of Samson and Delilah, found in the Book of Judges in the Old Testament. It follows the life of Samson, a man blessed with incredible strength by God, who falls in love with Delilah, a Philistine woman. Delilah is coerced by the Philistine leaders to discover the secret of Samson's strength so they can defeat him.
As the story unfolds, Delilah uses her beauty and cunning to seduce Samson and discover the source of his strength: his uncut hair. Betrayed by Delilah, Samson is captured by the Philistines and blinded. However, in a final act of redemption, Samson calls upon God for strength one last time and brings down the Philistine temple, killing himself and his enemies.
"Samson and Delilah" is renowned for its lavish production values, elaborate costumes, and epic scale. The film was a commercial success upon its release and received several Academy Award nominations, winning two for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. It remains one of Cecil B. DeMille's most acclaimed works and is considered a classic of biblical cinema.