Samson Against the Sheik (1962)
1h 32m
Running Time
April 21, 1962Release Date
Samson Against the Sheik (1962)
1h 32m
Running Time
April 21, 1962Release Date
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Plot.
In the late 1500s, forces of the Duke of Malaga topple the Sacred Obelisk in the North African city of Melida before they're defeated by the local Sheik. The Shiek's men then sail to Spain and kidnap the Duke's daughter, Isabella.
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Cast & Crew.
Ed Fury
Maciste
Erno Crisa
The Sheik
Gisella Arden
Isabella
Mara Berni
Zuleima
Piero Lulli
Ramiro
Anna Ranalli
Consuelo
Domenico Paolella
Director
Massimo Carocci
Antonio
Gian Paolo Callegari
Writer
Alessandro Ferraù
Writer
Giuseppe Addobbati
Duke of Malaga
Alberto Manca
Writer
Carlo Pisacane
Ali
Sergio Sollima
Writer
Adriano Micantoni
Don Alfredo Alvarez
Carlo Latimer
Selim
Carlo Savina
Composer
Edy Nogara
Mother Superior
Mimmo Poli
Chambelain
Bruno Scipioni
Luis
Gino Soldi
Benda Nera
Amedeo Trilli
Captain
Giorgio Desideri
Costume Design
Carlo Bellero
Director of Photography
Media.
Details.
Release DateApril 21, 1962
Original NameMaciste contro lo sceicco
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 32m
Genres
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Wiki.
Samson Against the Sheik (Italian: Maciste contro lo sceicco, also known as Maciste Against the Sheik) is a 1962 Italian peplum film directed by Domenico Paolella.In the late 1500s, forces of the Duke of Malaga topple the Sacred Obelisk in the North African city of Melida before they're defeated by the local Sheik. The Shiek's men then sail to Spain and kidnap the Duke's daughter, Isabella. Antonio, who loves Isabella, now travels to Melida with his friend, Maciste, to rescue her as well as her imprisoned father. They're soon captured and Maciste is forced to single-handedly re-erect the fallen obelisk before he and Antonio make their escape. The two men then seek to finish rescuing Isabella and restoring her father to his dukedom.