Samson and the Seven Miracles of the World (1961)

Samson and the Seven Miracles of the World (1961)
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In 13th-Century China, the invading Mongol leader Garak (Leopoldo Severini) decides to kill a young prince before he can take the throne, staging a hunting accident to explain the death. The nomadic strongman Maciste (Gordon Scott) saves the prince from a tiger pit and brings him to a monastery, then attempts seven feats of strength which will repel the invaders according to prophecy. During one of Maciste's tests, he is captured and imprisoned beneath the Mongol palace. As rebellion swirls around Garach, Maciste summons all of his strength and breaks free, causing a spectacular earthquake which swallows the invading hordes. This standard sword-and-sandal adventure features some rousing battle scenes, but was so heavily edited for American release that only five of Maciste's seven tests remain. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

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Starring:
Gordon ScottLeonardo Severini, (more)
Director(s):
Riccardo Freda
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Synopsis of Samson and the Seven Miracles of the World

In 13th-Century China, the invading Mongol leader Garak (Leopoldo Severini) decides to kill a young prince before he can take the throne, staging a hunting accident to explain the death. The nomadic strongman Maciste (Gordon Scott) saves the prince from a tiger pit and brings him to a monastery, then attempts seven feats of strength which will repel the invaders according to prophecy. During one of Maciste's tests, he is captured and imprisoned beneath the Mongol palace. As rebellion swirls around Garach, Maciste summons all of his strength and breaks free, causing a spectacular earthquake which swallows the invading hordes. This standard sword-and-sandal adventure features some rousing battle scenes, but was so heavily edited for American release that only five of Maciste's seven tests remain. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
79 mins

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Director(s):
Riccardo Freda
Writer(s):
Duccio TessariO. Biancoli
Producer(s):
Ermanno DonatiLuigi Carpentieri
Categories:
Action / Adventure
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    Matthew M.

    Though it is pretty campy because of it's time period, the story and plot are compellig. Gordon Scott dida great job and I really liked the idea behind this movie. I feel this one could easily be remade for modern audiences, as it should be. Modern special effects would really spice things up. The plot is familiar though and would have to be altered to cater to more demanding viewers tastes.

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    Lawrence F.

    This is a horrible movie. The performances are strictly high school play quality. The movie is incongruously set in China. I can't give many details because I saw it ten days ago. It is completely forgettable, and rarely have I seen a movie that makes me more grateful that I have a poor memory.

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    Horace W.

    I am a Gordon Scott fan. I liked him in this movie and also his Tarzan movies.

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