It has been remade twice on TV, the first in 1984 (with Mature doing a cameo as Samson's father) and another in 1996 (which featured Dennis Hopper, Michael Gambon and Elizabeth Hurley).
This film contains examples of:
- Adaptational Explanation: The film specifies that donkeys' skulls and jawbones were used by court jesters. One is present at Samson's arrest at Etam to mock his "defeat". Samson uses his donkey skull. Lots of "ass" jokes in these scenes as the Saran of Gaza realizes how this is going to make his empire look to the rest of the world.Saran: Lord Athur! Military Governor of Dan! Prince of Philistia! Emir of Armies! Beaten with the jawbone of an ass! Are you a soldier, or a clown commanding fools?
- Adaptational Heroism: Delilah is portrayed more sympathetically here, showing regret over betraying Samson and helping him bring down Dagon's temple.
- Adaptational Karma: While her fate after betraying Samson is never mentioned in the Bible, here Delilah is killed when Samson brings down the temple of Dagon.
- Betty and Veronica: Miriam, the sweet, gentle Hebrew girl vs the spoiled and selfish Delilah.
- Big Bad: The Saran of Gaza, who has conquered the people of Israel and sends Delilah to seduce and destroy Samson, who leads the rebellion against him.
- Clingy Jealous Girl: Delilah, whenever Miriam shows up.
- Crapsack World: The Land of Dan, as the Philistines oppress the Jewish people with a military dictatorship that abolishes most of their culture and makes them serve their conquerors hand and foot.
- Death by Adaptation: In the original story, Delilah's fate is not specified; in this retelling, Delilah is killed in the collapsing temple.
- Face Death with Dignity: When Samson brings the temple down, instead of panicking and trying to run like the others, the Saran calmly acknowledges Samson's God is real and gives Delilah a final toast.
- Foreshadowing: Twice in the film, Delilah says "If you crushed the life out of me, I'd kiss you with my dying breath." Guess how she dies.
- Named by the Adaptation: Samson's first wife is named Semadar.
- Never My Fault: Delilah blames Samson for the death of her sister and father, ignoring the fact that she set off most of the trouble by being a Manipulative Bitch and trying to get Samson for herself.
- Oh, Crap!: The people jeer as the blinded Samson pushes against the pillars of the temple, only to stop and stare in horror as the pillars crack and begin to move.
- Related in the Adaptation: Here Delilah is the sister of Samson's first wife.
- Young Future Famous People: Saul, the future king of Israel, shows up as Samson's Kid Sidekick. Odd considering he was from the tribe of Benjamin rather than Dan.
