Samson(1961)
Samson Synopsis
The hero is a Jewish youth. He, like his family, has always been silent and undemonstrative in the face of prejudice. Now he stands up for his right to survive, and in so doing represents the fighting spirit that culminated in the Warsaw Uprising.
Samson (1961) is a adventure film directed by Andrzej Wajda, released on September 11, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Serge Merlin, Alina Janowska, Elżbieta Kępińska and Jan Ciecierski. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrzej Wajda
- Writers:
- Kazimierz Brandys, Kazimierz Brandys, Andrzej Wajda
- Cinematographer:
- Jerzy Wójcik
- Composer:
- Tadeusz Baird
- Production:
- Zespół Filmowy "Droga", Zespół Filmowy Kadr
- Status:
- Released
Samson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Serge Merlin
as Jakub Gold
Alina Janowska
as Lucyna
Elżbieta Kępińska
as Kazia, Malina's Niece
Jan Ciecierski
as Józef Malina
Tadeusz Bartosik
as "Professor" Pankrat
Władysław Kowalski
as Fiałka / Jakub Gold (voice)
Irena Netto
as Jakub's Mother
Beata Tyszkiewicz
as Stasia
- Jan Ibel
Jan Ibel
as Genio
Bogumił Antczak
as Prisoner (uncredited)
- Wiesława Chojkowska
Wiesława Chojkowska
as Wiśka (uncredited)
Edmund Fetting
as Zygmunt, Guest at Lucyna's Party (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Andrzej Wajda, written by Kazimierz Brandys, Kazimierz Brandys and Andrzej Wajda.
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Samson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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Samson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samson online?
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Samson (1961) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Samson?
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The main cast of Samson (1961) includes Serge Merlin, Alina Janowska, Elżbieta Kępińska, Jan Ciecierski and Tadeusz Bartosik. The film was directed by Andrzej Wajda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Samson released?
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Samson was released on September 11, 1961 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Samson worth watching?
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Samson (1961) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.