Samson Against the Sheik

Samson Against the Sheik

1962 · 92 min · ★ 7.0 · Adventure

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.

Directed by Domenico Paolella · Written by Sergio Sollima

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Ed Fury Maciste
Erno Crisa Sheik
Gisella Arden Isabella
Piero Lulli Ramiro
Mara Berni Zuleima
Anna Ranalli Consuelo
Massimo Carocci Antonio
Giuseppe Addobbati Duke of Malaga
Carlo Pisacane Ali
Adriano Micantoni Don Alfredo Alvarez
Carlo Latimer Selim
Edy Nogara Mother Superior

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