King Solomon's Mines (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
King Solomon's Mines is a 1985 action comedy directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone and Ken Gampu. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $15.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 29 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cannon Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King Solomon's Mines About?
The premise of King Solomon's Mines without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Charismatic explorer Allan Quatermain joins a quest to find Lisa’s missing father, who vanished while searching for the legendary King Solomon’s Mines. The journey takes them through dangerous African landscapes, facing numerous challenges as they pursue the elusive treasure and uncover secrets hidden within the wilderness. Their search leads them on a perilous adventure filled with excitement and unexpected obstacles.
King Solomon's Mines Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- africa
- tribe
- shotgun
- hero
- adventure hero
- good versus evil
- village
- german soldier
- based on novel
- camp
- death trap
- ottoman empire
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- remake
- stealing an airplane
- call to prayer
- cave in
- crocodile pit
- dynamite explosion
- damsel in distress
- father daughter reunion
- part 1 of 3 in series
- german army
- jungle adventure
- lion pride
- aerial attack
- quest adventure
- parody comedy
- ends with a kiss
- gay character
- gay nazi
- father
- 1910s
- revolver
- fistfight
- gunfight
- search for father
- fight
- punched in the face
- martial arts
- bulletproof vest
- faked death
- flood
- diamond
- volcano
- burned to death
- lava
- quicksand
- booby trap
- trapdoor
- crown
King Solomon's Mines Cast
Richard Chamberlain leads the cast, with Sharon Stone and Ken Gampu. Directed by J. Lee Thompson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director J. Lee Thompson
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King Solomon's Mines Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave King Solomon's Mines 29 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 29 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 54% User score
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King Solomon's Mines Plot Summary
What happens in King Solomon's Mines from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In South Africa during the 1910s, the story unfolds around the daring adventurer, Allan Quatermain (Richard Chamberlain), a skilled white big-game hunter and intrepid explorer. His expertise becomes essential as he is recruited by the determined Jesse Huston (Sharon Stone), a young American woman ardently seeking to locate her father, who mysteriously vanished during an expedition in search of the legendary King Solomon’s Mines. Together, they embark on a thrilling quest into the heart of uncharted territory, aided by Umbopo (Ken Gampu), his enigmatic African companion, as they pursue clues purportedly authentic on a map that promises to lead them to their destination.
Full summary
The whole story of King Solomon's Mines, scene by scene
King Solomon's Mines Box Office
King Solomon's Mines grossed $15.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.1M
- US & Canada
- $15.1M
King Solomon's Mines Trailers & Videos
The trailer of King Solomon's Mines.
How Well Do You Know King Solomon's Mines?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is hired by Jesse Huston to help find her father?
Cars in King Solomon's Mines
3 cars on screen, including the unknown and the unknown.
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King Solomon's Mines Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Allan Quatermain et les mines du roi salomon” and “所羅門王寶藏”.
- Also known as
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- Allan Quatermain et les mines du roi salomon
- 所羅門王寶藏
- Quatermain 1 - Auf der Suche nach dem Schatz der Könige
- Quatermain - Auf der Suche nach dem Schatz der Könige
- Allan Quatermain e le miniere di re Salomone
- As Minas de Salomão
- Las minas del rey Salomón
- Копи царя Соломона
- Οι Θησαυροί του Σολομώντα
- Salamon király kincse
- Kopalnie Króla Salomona
- מכרות המלך שלמה
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- As Minas do Rei Salomão
- Kong Salomons miner
- 所罗门宝藏
- Kung Salomons sk(r)att
- Doly krále Šalamouna
- Мините на цар Соломон
- Kralın Hazineleri
- 킹 솔로몬
- Копальні царя Соломона, მეფე სოლომონის მახვილი
- Blago kralja Solomona
- Les mines del rei Salomó
- โซโลมอนเจ้าขุมทอง
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King Solomon's Mines FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of King Solomon's Mines, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King Solomon's Mines?
King Solomon's Mines runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was King Solomon's Mines released?
King Solomon's Mines was released on November 22, 1985.
Who directed King Solomon's Mines?
King Solomon's Mines was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
More films by J. Lee Thompson Who is in the cast of King Solomon's Mines?
King Solomon's Mines stars Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone and Ken Gampu, among 10 credited actors.
How much did King Solomon's Mines make at the box office?
King Solomon's Mines grossed $15.1 million worldwide.
How is King Solomon's Mines rated?
King Solomon's Mines has 29 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does King Solomon's Mines have a post-credit scene?
No. King Solomon's Mines has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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