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King Solomon's Mines

"An action packed adventure, full of laughs and heroics."

November 22, 1985 1h 40m 5.4/10 (451 votes)

Originally released in 1985. King Solomon's Mines is a action/adventure film. directed by J. Lee Thompson.

Starring Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, and Herbert Lom

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 22, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (451 votes)
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Budget $12.5M Production budget
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Box Office $15.1M 1.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,500,000
Revenue
$15,057,465

Production Companies

  • The Cannon Group
  • Golan-Globus Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Solomon's Mines about?

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 lege...

Who directed King Solomon's Mines?

King Solomon's Mines was directed by J. Lee Thompson.

How long is King Solomon's Mines?

King Solomon's Mines has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was King Solomon's Mines released?

King Solomon's Mines was released on November 22, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in King Solomon's Mines?

The main cast of King Solomon's Mines includes Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, Herbert Lom, John Rhys-Davies, Ken Gampu.

Is King Solomon's Mines worth watching?

King Solomon's Mines has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 451 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.