King Solomon's Mines
An action packed adventure, full of laughs and heroics.
1985 · 1h 40m · PG-13
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Directed by
J. Lee Thompson
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King Solomon's Mines
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- J. Lee Thompson Director
- Richard Chamberlain as Allan Quatermain
- Sharon Stone as Jesse Huston
- Herbert Lom as Colonel Bockner
- John Rhys-Davies as Dogati
- Ken Gampu as Umbopo
- June Buthelezi as Gagoola, reine indigène
- Sam Williams as Scragga
- Fidelis Chea as le chef Mapakï
- Shaike Ophir as Kassam
- Mick Lesley as Dorfman
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