King Solomon's Mines
“Lovers trapped in animal stampede!”
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.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
King Solomon's Mines (1950) Official Trailer - Deborah Kerr, Stewart Granger Adventure Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-26
Top Cast
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Deborah Kerr
Elizabeth Curtis
Stewart Granger
Allan Quartermain
Richard Carlson
John Goode
Hugo Haas
Van Brun
Lowell Gilmore
Eric Masters
Kimursi
Khiva (as Kimursi of the Kipsigi Tribe)
Siriaque
Umbopa (as Siriaque of the Watussi Tribe)
Sekaryongo
Chief Gagool (as Sekaryongo of the Watussi Tribe)
Baziga
King Twala (as Baziga of the Watussi Tribe)
Munto Anampio
Chief Bilu (uncredited)
John Banner
Austin - Safari Client (uncredited)
Benempinga
Black Circle (uncredited)
Gutare
Kafa - Umbopa's Old Uncle (uncredited)
Ivargwema
Blue Star (uncredited)
Henry Rowland
Traum - Safari Client (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.55x
+$12.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Compton Bennett, Andrew Marton
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Deutsch
- Original Score
- Mischa Spoliansky
- Original Title
- King Solomon's Mines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $2.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.1M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Compton Bennett, Andrew Marton
Helen Deutsch, H. Rider Haggard
Mischa Spoliansky
Robert Surtees
Conrad A. Nervig, Ralph E. Winters
Sam Zimbalist
Department Leadership Roster
Compton Bennett
Director
Andrew Marton
Director
Helen Deutsch
Screenplay
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Sam Zimbalist
Producer
Mischa Spoliansky
Original Music Composer
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Solomon's Mines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 explorer.
Who directed King Solomon's Mines?
King Solomon's Mines was directed by Compton Bennett, Andrew Marton.
Who stars in King Solomon's Mines?
The principal cast of King Solomon's Mines includes Deborah Kerr, Stewart Granger, Richard Carlson, Hugo Haas, Lowell Gilmore.
When was King Solomon's Mines released and how long is it?
King Solomon's Mines was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of King Solomon's Mines?
King Solomon's Mines had a reported production budget of $2.3M and grossed $15.1M at the worldwide box office (6.55 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for King Solomon's Mines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Solomon's Mines was composed by Mischa Spoliansky.
Is King Solomon's Mines based on a book or true story?
King Solomon's Mines is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. Rider Haggard".