Samson and Delilah
“True love.”
2009•1h 41m•6.3•Released
DramaRomance
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.
Director
Warwick Thornton
Writer
Warwick Thornton
Languages
English
Studio
CAAMA Productions
Cast
Rowan McNamara
Samson
Marissa Gibson
Delilah
Mitjili Napanangka Gibson
Nana
Scott Thornton
Gonzo
Matthew Gibson
Samson's Brother / Verandah Band
Peter Bartlett
Store Manager
Noreen Robertson Nampijinpa
Community Lady
Kenrick Martin
Wheelchair Boy
Audrey Martin
Payback Auntie
Fiona Gibson
Payback Aunty
Morgaine Wallace
Checkout Lady
Tony 'Brownie' Brown
Security Guard
Roland Gallois
Art Gallery Owner
Patricia Shelper
Art Store Lady
Alfreda Glynn
Art Store Costumer
Production
Company
CAAMA Productions
Company
Scarlett Pictures
Company
Screen Australia
Company
New South Wales Film & Television Office
Producer
Kath Shelper
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