King Solomon's Mines
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King Solomon's Mines

An action packed adventure, full of laughs and heroics.

5.4 / 10 1985 1h 40mPG-13 English
ActionAdventureComedy

Storyline

Ever in search of adventure, explorer Allan Quatermain agrees to join the beautiful Jesse Huston on a mission to locate her archaeologist father, who has been abducted for his knowledge of the legendary mines of King Solomon. As the kidnappers, led by sinister German military officer Bockner, journey into the wilds of Africa, Allan and Jesse track the party and must contend with fierce natives and dangerous creatures, among other perils.

Cast & Crew

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Allan Quatermain

Lead
Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone

Jesse Huston

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Colonel Bockner

John Rhys-Davies

John Rhys-Davies

Dogati

Ken Gampu

Ken Gampu

Umbopo

JB

June Buthelezi

Gagoola, reine indigène

SW

Sam Williams

Scragga

FC

Fidelis Chea

le chef Mapakï

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. J. Lee Thompson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. King Solomon's Mines is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker