Samson et Dalila
Brief Synopsis
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Opera in three acts based on the story of the legendary biblical strongman Samson. The Philistine High Priest of Dagon knows that the only way to crush a growing revolt by the enslaved Israelites is to uncover the secret of their leader Samson's strength. Dalila, whom Samson once loved but deserted,
Cast & Crew
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Brian Large
Director
Rene Pape
Placido Domingo
Alfred Walker
Charles Anthony
Garrick Utley
Film Details
Also Known As
Metropolitan Opera Presents (09/28/98), The, Samson and Dalila
Release Date
1998
Technical Specs
Duration
3h
Synopsis
Opera in three acts based on the story of the legendary biblical strongman Samson. The Philistine High Priest of Dagon knows that the only way to crush a growing revolt by the enslaved Israelites is to uncover the secret of their leader Samson's strength. Dalila, whom Samson once loved but deserted, uncovers the source of his power with tragic results.
Cast
Rene Pape
Placido Domingo
Alfred Walker
Charles Anthony
Garrick Utley
Sergei Leiferkus
Richard Paul Fink
Olga Borodina
Bernard Fitch
Crew
Peter Allen
Other
Gary Bradley
Editor
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Susan Erben
Producer
Sonya Friedman
Titles
Richard C Hudson
Costume Designer
Richard C Hudson
Set Designer
Ferdinand Lemaire
Other
James Levine
Music Conductor
Elijah Moshinsky
Production
Graeme Murphy
Choreographer
Camille Saint-saens
Music
Jay David Saks
Audio
Duane Schuler
Lighting
Victoria Warivonchik
Associate Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Metropolitan Opera Presents (09/28/98), The, Samson and Dalila
Release Date
1998
Technical Specs
Duration
3h
