King Solomon's Mines
"Lovers trapped in animal stampede!"
Originally released in 1950. King Solomon's Mines is a adventure/action film. directed by Compton Bennett.
Starring Deborah Kerr, Stewart Granger, and Richard Carlson
Synopsis
Fortune hunter Allan Quatermain teams up with a resourceful woman to help her find her missing husband lost in the wilds of 1900s Africa while being pursued by hostile tribes and a rival German explorer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (125 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$15.1M
6.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Deborah Kerr
as Elizabeth Curtis
Stewart Granger
as Allan Quartermain
Richard Carlson
as John Goode
Hugo Haas
as Van Brun
Lowell Gilmore
as Eric Masters
Kimursi
as Khiva (as Kimursi of the Kipsigi Tribe)
Siriaque
as Umbopa (as Siriaque of the Watussi Tribe)
Sekaryongo
as Chief Gagool (as Sekaryongo of the Watussi Tribe)
Baziga
as King Twala (as Baziga of the Watussi Tribe)
Munto Anampio
as Chief Bilu (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,300,000
- Revenue
- $15,057,465
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Solomon's Mines about?
Fortune hunter Allan Quatermain teams up with a resourceful woman to help her find her missing husband lost in the wilds of 1900s Africa while being pursued by hostile tribes and a rival German exp...
Who directed King Solomon's Mines?
King Solomon's Mines was directed by Compton Bennett.
How long is King Solomon's Mines?
King Solomon's Mines has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was King Solomon's Mines released?
King Solomon's Mines was released on November 9, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King Solomon's Mines?
The main cast of King Solomon's Mines includes Deborah Kerr, Stewart Granger, Richard Carlson, Hugo Haas, Lowell Gilmore.
Is King Solomon's Mines worth watching?
King Solomon's Mines has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 125 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.