The Philistines oppress the Israelites and exploit them both materially and spiritually. One day old Mara gives birth to a child whose gift is superhuman physical strength - Samson. Samsons mission to free his people intersects with the Philistine Delilah, whom the king instructed to overthrow (the savior of Israel). When he reveals to her the secret of his power that lies in his long hair, the wily aristocrat springs into action.