Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold 1986

Restlessness after Solomon's Mines

After returning from their expedition, Allan Quatermain is restless despite his engagement to Jesse. He longs for another adventure and a chance to prove himself again in the wild. This tension sets the stage for the decision to hunt for his lost brother and the Lost City of Gold.

The delirious messenger dies with a crucial revelation

A delirious friend escapes through the jungle, pursued by masked men, and collapses. Before dying he tells Allan that his brother Robeson is alive and that the Lost City of Gold has been found. Jesse witnesses this moment and realizes the personal stakes behind the quest.

Allan resolves to mount the expedition

Allan commits to leading a dangerous expedition to the Lost City to reach his brother. Jesse is angry at first, but she understands how important this is to Allan and agrees to support him. The couple begins to prepare for a perilous journey into unknown lands.

Assembling the expedition crew

Umslopogaas joins as a fearless ally, along with Swarma and five Askari. The group makes plans, gathers supplies, and sets a route toward the fabled city. They leave to pursue the Walls of Japora and the Lost City.

Crossing the desert toward the Walls of Japora

The expedition traverses a harsh desert on the way to Japora. Heat, dust, and fatigue test the group as they press onward. The promise of the Lost City sustains their resolve.

The boobytrap kills two Askari

Swarma trips a hidden boobytrap that opens a pit in the road, killing two Askari. The survivors push forward cautiously, aware that danger lurks at every turn. The group must remain vigilant as they advance.

Eshowe attack and another loss

Savage Eshowe warriors ambush the party, causing another member to be lost. The assault tests the group’s endurance and will to continue the quest. They press on despite the setback.

The subterranean river claims more lives

The remaining Askari are lost in a subterranean river after the ambushes. Umslopogaas defends the group with his great axe as the others struggle to survive. The expedition continues toward the city despite the losses.

Reaching the Lost City and meeting Robeson

The expedition finally arrives at the Lost City and discovers a population living in peace, both black and white. Allan is overjoyed to meet his brother Robeson, who appears alive and well. The city proves to be more than a myth, offering a new home and allies.

The two queens and the evil priest

The city is ruled by two queens, Nyleptha and Sorais, while the powerful High Priest Agon casts a shadow over politics. Allan realizes the underlying tension that could destabilize the city’s harmony. Power plays become part of the looming conflict.

The uprising and the gold weapons plan

Allan rallies the population to rise against Agon and Sorais and begins to organize resistance. He discovers that the city can mine gold to produce weapons for defense, turning wealth into strategy. The population unites behind the cause.

Melting the city with lightning

Allan learns that weapons can be forged from the city’s gold and that a lightning strike could be channeled through Umslopogaas’ axe. He plans a climactic strike atop the temple to unleash this transformative power. The storm becomes a pivotal ally in their assault.

The final battle atop the temple

During a dramatic lightning storm, Umslopogaas channels the bolt with his axe to melt the temple gold. The molten gold pours down the temple, encasing Agon and his army in golden statues and sealing their defeat. The city’s defenders celebrate their victory amid the storm’s roar.

Swarma revealed and hurled into the fountain

After the battle, Swarma reveals his true identity and asks for water. Umslopogaas violently hurls him into the temple fountain, eliciting a mixed response of laughter and relief from the crowd. The moment adds a note of dark humor to the victory.