King Solomon's Mines

Film - 1985 - Action & Adventure, Comedy, Romance

The story

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.

Directed by

J. Lee Thompson

Starring

Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, Herbert Lom, John Rhys-Davies, Ken Gampu, June Buthelezi

Ratings

IMDb 5.2 out of 10

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Film · 1985 · Action & Adventure · Comedy · Romance

King Solomon's Mines

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The story

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.

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IMDb
5.2 / 10
17k votes
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8%
Tomatometer
3.14 / 5
766 ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
5.4 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Runtime1h 40m
RatedPG
Release1985-11-22
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