Samson and Gideon

Samson and Gideon

1965 · 101 min · ★ 7.5 · Adventure, History

Consisting of two segments, the film is centered on two great Israelite leaders found in the Book of Judges.

Directed by Marcello Baldi · Written by Marcello Baldi

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