Samson and Delilah

Cecil B. DeMille

19492h 14mEnglish

Romance Drama History

Accolades

2Oscar

Wins

1Golden Globe

Nomination

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Synopsis

When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.

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Details

Genres

RomanceDramaHistory

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Awards & Recognition

Awards Dominance

2

Wins

6

Nominations

Won

Art Direction (Color) · Art Direction: Hans Dreier, Walter Tyler; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Ray Moyer
Costume Design (Color) · Edith Head, Dorothy Jeakins, Elois Jenssen, Gile Steele, Gwen Wakeling

Full award breakdown

1951

Academy Awards

2Wins

5Noms

◆ Won

Art Direction (Color)

Art Direction: Hans Dreier, Walter Tyler; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Ray Moyer

1951

◆ Won

Costume Design (Color)

Edith Head, Dorothy Jeakins, Elois Jenssen, Gile Steele, Gwen Wakeling

1951

Nom

Cinematography (Color)

George Barnes

1951

Nom

Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)

Victor Young

1951

Nom

Special Effects

Cecil B. DeMille Productions

1951

1951

Golden Globes

0Wins

1Noms

Nom

Cinematography - Color

1951

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Cast

Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr

Delilah

Victor Mature

Victor Mature

Samson

George Sanders

George Sanders

The Saran of Gaza

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Semadar

Henry Wilcoxon

Henry Wilcoxon

Prince Ahtur

Olive Deering

Olive Deering

Miriam

Fay Holden

Fay Holden

Hazel

Julia Faye

Julia Faye

Haisham

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