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Kings of the Sun
“Now a lost world becomes a new world of adventure!”
6.1 / 10• 1963• 1h 48m•NR• English
HistoryAdventure
Storyline
In order to flee from powerful enemies, young Mayan king Balam leads his people north across the Gulf of Mexico to the coast of what will become the United States. They build a home in the new land but come into conflict with a tribe of Native Americans led by their chief, Black Eagle, while both Balam and Black Eagle fall in love the beautiful Mayan princess Ixchel.
Cast & Crew
Yul Brynner
Chief Black Eagle
Lead
George Chakiris
Balam
Shirley Anne Field
Ixchel
Richard Basehart
Ah Min
Brad Dexter
Ah Haleb
Barry Morse
Ah Zok
Armando Silvestre
Isatai
Leo Gordon
Hunac Ceel
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. J. Lee Thompson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Kings of the Sun is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
