‘Samson’, a film based on a Bible story
View(s):‘Samson’, a movie based on the Biblical character and one of the last leaders who is said to have lived in Israel before the institution of monarchy, will be released in theatres from February 16.
Inspired by the story of Samson found in the Book of Judges in the Bible, the film was directed by Bruce Macdonald and it stars Taylor James, Jackson Rathbone, Billy Zane, Caitlin Leahy, Rutger Hauer, and Lindsay Wagner in the main cast.
The movie narrates in the line of the Biblical account which records that Samson, a Nazirite, was given immense strength to aid him against his enemies. With a superhuman power, he kills a lion with his bare hands and massacres an entire Philistines army using only the jawbone of an ass. However, Samson whose strength is sustained with a Nazirite vow not to cut his hair, is betrayed by his love Delilah, who cuts his hair while he is sleeping and hands him over to his Philistine enemies.
“Samson”, a CEL release will be screened from February 16 at Majestic Cineplex – Colombo/Empire Arcade –Colombo, Liberty Lite – Collpetty ,Vista Lite- Ja Ela and other theatres around the country.
By Susitha R. Fernando