King Solomon's Mines
“An action packed adventure, full of laughs and heroics.”
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.
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King Solomon's Mines Official Trailer #1 - Herbert Lom Movie (1985) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Richard Chamberlain
Allan Quatermain
Sharon Stone
Jesse Huston
Herbert Lom
Colonel Bockner
John Rhys-Davies
Dogati
Ken Gampu
Umbopo
June Buthelezi
Gagoola, reine indigène
Sam Williams
Scragga
Fidelis Chea
le chef Mapakï
Shaike Ophir
Kassam
Mick Lesley
Dorfman
Vincent Van der Byl
Shack
Bob Greer
Hamid
Oliver Tengende
Bushiri
Neville Thomas
German Pilot
Bishop McThuzen
Dari
Isiah Murert
Rug Carrier
Rocky Green
Silent One
Calvin Johns
Silent One
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.2x
+$2.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- James R. Silke, Gene Quintano
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- King Solomon's Mines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $12.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.1M
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
James R. Silke, Gene Quintano, H. Rider Haggard
Jerry Goldsmith
Álex Phillips Jr.
John Shirley
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Richard M. Greenberg
Department Leadership Roster
James R. Silke
Screenplay
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Yoram Globus
Producer
Gene Quintano
Screenplay
Menahem Golan
Producer
John Shirley
Editor
Tony Pueo
Costume Design
Luciano Spadoni
Production Design
Álex Phillips Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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?
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.
Who directed King Solomon's Mines?
King Solomon's Mines was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in King Solomon's Mines?
The principal cast of King Solomon's Mines includes Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, Herbert Lom, John Rhys-Davies, Ken Gampu.
When was King Solomon's Mines released and how long is it?
King Solomon's Mines was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of King Solomon's Mines?
King Solomon's Mines had a reported production budget of $12.5M and grossed $15.1M at the worldwide box office (1.2 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for King Solomon's Mines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Solomon's Mines was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
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".
What is the age rating and content advisory for King Solomon's Mines?
King Solomon's Mines holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).