A Hebrew warrior from the Tribe of Dan who possesses superhuman strength tied to his hair. Once a mighty champion of the Israelites and a man set apart by God, he is now a blind, captive slave to the Philistines. He spends his days laboring in prison, struggling with profound despair and heavy self-blame over his current situation.

A group of Hebrew men from the Tribe of Dan who act as Samson's visitors and moral support. They represent the voice of the Israelite community, attempting to comfort the fallen hero while debating themes of faith, divine will, and human error. They provide a traditional, communal perspective on Samson's personal agony.

A Philistine woman and Samson's wife, who extracted the secret of his strength and delivered him to the occupying forces. She presents herself as repentant and offers to care for her imprisoned husband, claiming she was pressured by her people and religion to act against him. Her visit sparks intense debate about loyalty and human weakness.

Samson's elderly and devoted father. He prayed for a child and once rejoiced at his son's divine destiny, but now faces the tragedy of seeing him enslaved. He is a pragmatic man, frantically working to negotiate a financial ransom with the Philistine authorities to free his son from prison.

A haughty Philistine giant from Gath who boasts about his prestigious family and martial prowess. He expresses regret that he never had the chance to fight Samson at full strength. Despite his boasts, he refuses to engage in combat with a blind man, citing his own warrior honor.

An official representing the Philistine lords who occupy Gaza. He is tasked with bringing orders to the prisoners and expects immediate compliance. He delivers the demand that Samson demonstrate his physical strength at the religious festival for the deity Dagon.

An eyewitness to the grand feast and religious celebration held by the Philistines. He runs from the theater in a panic to relay crucial updates about Samson's actions to the waiting Hebrew companions.