![]() ![]() This is addressed in a new sub plot concerning the brothers Jehiel and Amram. One point repeatedly made in the Book of Judges is the lawless nature of this time period (between 1200 - 1000 b.c.). Screenwriter Alan Scott put great emphasis on Samson's search for a purpose in life, making him comes across a very modern (i. In the title role, Eric Thal is a virtual babe magnet himself, rescuing the outspoken Naomi (Jale Arikan) before choosing a Philistine bride (Deborah Caprioglio) to the dismay of his parents (reliable Diana Rigg and Paul Freeman). Actually, the two main characters almost meet in part one, where she turns out to be the main reason why Samson fought that animatronic lion from Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Hopper gets some of the best lines, but fails to give them that George Sanders delivery and is the only one looking out of place in these settings and costumes.ĭelilah only really figures in the last part of Samson's story, but there are enough scenes featuring her and the Philistines to justify her name in the title. Well cast Liz Hurley plays the part of Delilah both slutty and posh as the king's niece, while top billed Dennis Hopper portrays the smart and sarcastic General Tariq. The Gaza court is well (if a bit predictably) portrayed: Michael Gambon as wise King Hanun is constantly bickering with his hotheaded (and red bearded) son Sidqa (Ben Becker). All the characters (many not mentioned by name in the scriptures) are elaborated upon, as is the situation between the Israelites and the Philistines. ![]() Reviewed by Chip_douglas 8 / 10 When the Son of the Sun met DesireĪlthough their story in the Old Testament only spans three chapters in the Book of Judges, the popular tale of Samson and Delilah is stretched out into a three hour entry mini series here. Since then Naomi has not only been in mourning, but. When she was a small child, her village was exterminated by the Philistines and her whole family butchered. During a walk Samson learns the young woman's story. Naomi, a pretty but rather melancholic girl, falls deeply in love with him. As time passes, Samson becomes an attractive young man and young women begin to interest him more and more. Samson is born and as foretold he grows into a boy with amazing strength. The stranger tells her that as one chosen by God Samson will fight the Philistines, will have immense strength at his disposal, but that he may never cut his hair (or drink alcohol) otherwise this gift will be lost. One day, a mysterious stranger appears to Mara and promises her that she will bear a son whom she is to call Samson. Much to their regret, they have not been able to have children. Mara and her husband Manoa are both upstanding and religious Israelites living under the harsh and unjust rule of the Philistines. ![]()
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