Musclebound heroics and Mongol mayhem in a peplum spectacle across ancient China.

SAMSON AND THE 7 MIRACLES OF THE WORLD

HE WAS TEMPTATION to a thousand and one women!

1961 · 01:32:00 · NR · Adventure / Drama / Fantasy · IMDB TMDB

Samson must rescue a beautiful Chinese princess from a marauding horde of warriors.

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Quick Answer

What is Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World about?

Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World is a 1961 France-Italy adventure, drama, and fantasy film directed by Riccardo Freda about a legendary strongman who battles Mongol warriors to rescue a Chinese princess.

Key Facts

Director: Riccardo Freda
Writers: Duccio Tessari, Oreste Biancoli
Release: 1961
Runtime: 1h 32m
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Also Known As: Goliath and the Golden City, Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World, Maciste at the Court of the Great Khan, Le géant a la cour de Kublai Khan, Samson and the Seven Miracles of the World, Original title: Maciste alla corte del Gran Khan

The SassyFlix Take

If your idea of cultural exchange is bare-chested musclemen body-slamming Mongol invaders in ancient China, Riccardo Freda delivers. Gordon Scott flexes his way through earthquakes, sword fights, and a buffet of peplum camp—plus more bondage and beefcake than your average toga party.

From the Vault

When Mongol warriors crash your peplum party, only Samson can save the day (and the princess).

Why Cult

Peplum East Meets West

The classic sword-and-sandal formula gets a wild remix as Samson faces off against Mongol hordes in a Chinese setting.

Over-the-Top Feats of Strength

Expect superhuman muscle displays—earthquakes, rock slides, and beefcake brawls—delivered by Gordon Scott's Samson.

Campy Bondage and Beefcake

From bare-chested combat to muscleman bondage, the film embraces its camp credentials with gusto.

Villainous Mongol Warriors

Sadistic Mongol invaders and their treacherous plots serve up classic pulp drama against majestic mountainscapes.

About This Film

Hordes of sadistic Mongol warriors descend upon China, enslaving its people and plotting to assassinate the beautiful young princess until a musclebound hero rises up and rouses the people to drive the Mongols from their nation’s majestic mountainscapes. A legendary warrior fulfills his destiny and becomes a miracle of a man in this classic peplum adventure film.

Film Details

Director Riccardo Freda

Writers Duccio Tessari, Oreste Biancoli

Themes & Keywords

Violence Bare Chested Male Torture Fistfight Character Name In Title Whipping Martial Arts Camp Brawl Sword Showdown Sword Fight Warrior Wedding Spear Combat

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World about? +

Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World is about a musclebound hero who rises up to save a Chinese princess from Mongol warriors, inspiring the people to drive out the invaders.

When was Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World released? +

Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World was released in 1961.

Who directed Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World? +

Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World was directed by Riccardo Freda.

How long is Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World? +

Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World? +

Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World is an adventure, drama, and fantasy film.

Where can I watch Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World? +

Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World is available to stream on SassyFlix.