Samson (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1914, Samson is a drama film directed by J. Farrell MacDonald, running about 60 minutes. “The story of the strongest man that ever lived. A tremendous "Six Reel" production that will hold your rapt attention from start to finish.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Samson, an Israelite whose enormous strength is legendary, falls in love with Zorah, a Philistine, and marries her, overcoming his father Manoah's objections.
Who’s in it. Samson stars J. Warren Kerrigan as Samson, George Periolat as Manoah, Kathleen Kerrigan as Delilah and Lule Warrenton as Manoah's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Samson sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samson (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samson worth watching?
- Samson holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Samson?
- Samson stars J. Warren Kerrigan, George Periolat, Kathleen Kerrigan, Lule Warrenton and Edith Bostwick.
- When was Samson released?
- Samson was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.