Kings of the Sun (1963): Cast & Plot
Kings of the Sun is a 1963 adventure historical film directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring George Chakiris as Balam, Yul Brynner and Chuck Hayward. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Mirisch Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kings of the Sun About?
The premise of Kings of the Sun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fleeing a ruthless enemy, the young Mayan king Balam leads his people on a perilous trek north across the Gulf of Mexico, eventually reaching the future United States coastline. They build a settlement there but clash with a Native American tribe ruled by Chief Black Eagle. Amid the conflict, both leaders fall in love with the beautiful Mayan princess Ixchel, creating a tangled love triangle.
Kings of the Sun Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mayan
- feud
- native american chief
- native american war
- astronomical object in title
- gulf of mexico
- 13th century
- american
- native american
- king
- love
- epic
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- chichen itza
- wrestling
- machismo
- friendship between men
- loincloth
- bare chested male
- death
- long black hair
- last stand
- ends with funeral
- stick fight
- stabbed with a knife
- stabbed with a stick
- knife
- male female relationship
- self sacrifice
- death of hero
- bald hero
- bald man
- beach
- flaming arrow
- temple
- love triangle
- hope
- hand to hand combat
- pagan
- paganism
- religion
- capture
- ambush
- kiss
- brunette
- attempted rape
- rape
- invasion
- cape
- murder
- redemption
Kings of the Sun Cast & Characters
George Chakiris leads the cast as Balam, with Yul Brynner as Chief Black Eagle and Chuck Hayward as Indian Warrior Friend to Black Eagle (uncredited). Directed by J. Lee Thompson; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director J. Lee Thompson
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George Chakiris as Balam -
Yul Brynner as Chief Black Eagle -
Chuck Hayward as Indian Warrior Friend to Black Eagle (uncredited) - Shirley Anne Field as Ixchel
Also Starring in Kings of the Sun
· 9 more- Richard Basehart Ah Min
- Leo Gordon Hunac Ceel
- Ford Rainey The chief
- James Coburn Narrator (uncredited)
- Brad Dexter Ah Haleb
- Armando Silvestre Isatai
- Barry Morse Ah Zok
- Victoria Vetri Ixzubin
- Rudy Solari Pitz
Kings of the Sun Plot Summary
What happens in Kings of the Sun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Balam George Chakiris is the son of Ah Min Richard Basehart, the ruler of a Mayan city-state whose people still wield wooden swords with obsidian edges. When his father is slain in a battle against metal-blade invaders led by Hunac Ceel [Leo Gordon], Balam ascends to the throne. Guided by advisers including the head priest, he is urged to take his people away from the Yucatán and sail to the American Gulf Coast, hoping distance will allow them to regroup and fight another day.
Full summary
The whole story of Kings of the Sun, scene by scene
Kings of the Sun Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kings of the Sun.
Kings of the Sun Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Los reyes del sol” and “Les rois du soleil”.
- Also known as
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- Los reyes del sol
- Les rois du soleil
- Könige der Sonne
- A Nap királyai
- Ο Βασιλιάς του Ήλιου
- I re del sole
- Králové slunce
- Королі сонця
- Güneşin Kralları
- Królowie Słońca
- 태양의 왕
- Царе на слънцето
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- Solens Konger
- Короли Солнца
- 太阳王
- Els reis del sol
- Regii soarelui
- Os Reis do Sol
- Králi slnka
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Kings of the Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Kings of the Sun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kings of the Sun?
Kings of the Sun runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Kings of the Sun released?
Kings of the Sun was released on December 18, 1963.
Who directed Kings of the Sun?
Kings of the Sun was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
More films by J. Lee Thompson Who is in the cast of Kings of the Sun?
Kings of the Sun stars George Chakiris as Balam, Yul Brynner as Chief Black Eagle and Chuck Hayward as Indian Warrior Friend to Black Eagle (uncredited), among 13 credited actors.
Does Kings of the Sun have a post-credit scene?
No. Kings of the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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