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Samson and Delilah
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Samson and Delilah

2009-05-07 · 101 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Romance

Samson, a cheeky 15-year-old boy, and Delilah, live in an isolated Aboriginal community in the Central Australian desert. The two teenagers soon discover that life outside the community can be cruel. Lost, unwanted and alone they discover that life isn’t always fair, but love never judges.

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Directors
Warwick Thornton
Production companies
CAAMA Productions, Scarlett Pictures, Screen Australia, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rowan McNamaraSamson
Marissa GibsonDelilah
Mitjili Napanangka GibsonNana
Scott ThorntonGonzo
Matthew GibsonSamson's Brother / Verandah Band
Peter BartlettStore Manager
Noreen Robertson NampijinpaCommunity Lady
Kenrick MartinWheelchair Boy
Audrey MartinPayback Auntie
Fiona GibsonPayback Aunty
Morgaine WallaceCheckout Lady
Tony 'Brownie' BrownSecurity Guard
Roland GalloisArt Gallery Owner
Patricia ShelperArt Store Lady
Alfreda GlynnArt Store Costumer
Rona McDonaldTeenage Girl
Jessica SandersonTeenage Girl
Tyrone WallaceAbductor
Dylan Harris-McDonaldAbductor
Patricia RigbyWaitress

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