This is a fun little sword and sandal film in which Samson fights to save an Asian Princess from an evil despot.
There is plenty of action and adventure including Samson saving several people who were going to be beheaded by a wicked looking contraption attached to a chariot.
The princess is played by Yoko Tani who made a lot of films but is probably most remembered for her role in FIRST SPACESHIP ON VENUS.
Direction for this gem was given to Riccardo Freda and it is handled well as usual. This was made in 1961 but released here in the US in Dec. 1962, which if I may say so myself was a damn good month and year.
If you like this kind of film, I would recommend it. An odd mixture of Italian sword and sandal film and Asian action. The print from Mill Creek isn't bad, but the color does leave a little to be desired.
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