Son of Samson (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1960, Son of Samson is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Carlo Campogalliani, running about 94 minutes. “It's beyond belief!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maciste travels to Egypt, where he leads a revolt against an evil queen. In Son of Samson, Maciste (Mark Forrest) -- scion of the famed muscleman -- travels to the Egyptian city of Tanis to checkmate villainous Queen Smedes (Chelo Alonso), who's persecuting the citizenry.
Who’s in it. Son of Samson stars Mark Forest as Maciste, Chelo Alonso as Queen Smedes, Vira Silenti as Tekaet and Angelo Zanolli as Pharaoh Kenamun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Son of Samson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Son of Samson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Son of Samson tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Son of Samson (1960)?
- In US, Son of Samson is available to stream on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Son of Samson worth watching?
- Son of Samson holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Son of Samson?
- Son of Samson stars Mark Forest, Chelo Alonso, Vira Silenti, Angelo Zanolli and Federica Ranchi.
- When was Son of Samson released?
- Son of Samson was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.