King Solomon's Mines

King Solomon's Mines


Starring:Patrick Swayze, Alison Doody, Roy Marsden, John Standing, Gavin Hood (III), Sidede Onyulo, Ian Roberts, Nick Boraine, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Lesedi Mogoathle, Godfrey Lekala, Mesia Gumede, Langley Kirkwood, Morne Visser, Robert Whitehead (IV), Nkhensani Mlondzo, Ronald France, Graham Hopkins, Douglas Bristow, Errol Ballentine
Director: Steve Boyum
Studio: Lions Gate
Product Type: DVD

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Product Description
No one knew if the fabled tomb existed. Those who have searched for it never returned. It s been said that whoever finds it will become the richest soul on the face of the earth some say, the most cursed. Now, one brave man has been hired to find out what it true, that it myth, and what is really buried in the darkness of King Solomon s Mines.

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  • Running Time 204 Min

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    The Librarian  - Return to King Solomon's Mines
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    • The Librarian
    The Librarian - Return to King Solomon's Mines
    Starring: Gabrielle Anwar , Jane Curtin , Olympia Dukakis , Robert Foxworth , and Bob Newhart
    Director: Jonathan Frakes
    Manufacturer: Turner Home Ent
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    ASIN: B000IJ7A24
    Release Date: 2006-12-19

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    Only one film under his belt, and already Flynn Carsen (Noah Wylie) is talking like Indiana Jones. "Relax," he tells a companion before daringly retrieving an ancient artifact before it can be used for evil. "This kind of stuff happens to me all the time." A character of modest charms (much like this made-for-cable movie), Carsen is not your typical movie action hero. His brain serves him better than his brawn. Early on, his knowledge of vegetation plays a key role in a cliff-jumping escape from pursuing bad guys. Carsen, for those just tuning in, is a librarian at the Metropolitan Library, which secretly houses history's mythic artifacts, including the sword Excalibur, and the Shroud of Turin. The fate of the world is once again in Carsen's hands when a map to the legendary King Solomon's Mines is stolen. Carsen embarks on another fantastic global adventure, with stops in Casablanca (with inevitable references to the Humphrey Bogart classic) and Kenya. This time, he has new female companionship, Emily (Gabrielle Anwar), a beautiful archaeologist who can match the much-educated Carsen degree for degree. Reprising their roles from the first film are Olympia Dukakis as Flynn's meddling mother, who tries to fix him up with his third cousin ("You'll have plenty to talk about"), Jane Curtin as flinty library administrator, Charlene ("Save your receipts"), and Bob Newhart as his mentor, Judson. Savvy viewers will see plot twists and character revelations coming from a mile away, but that is all part of the fun, as are the hokey special effects and knowing humor ("There's always a secret passage," Carsen observes while navigating a catacomb). Who know if there will ever be another Indiana Jones movie. Until then, The Librarian is worth checking out, especially on DVD, where it can be enjoyed without intrusive commercial interruption. --Donald Liebenson

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Too Funny.......2007-06-10

    I love this movie, I have the first one too. I saw them on TNT, and I was so glad when they put them on DVD. I had my Dad watch them, and he loved them too, they are just too funny. And who hates Noah Wyle. :)

    5 out of 5 stars librarian/return toking solomons minees.......2007-06-10

    excelent movie just as good as the first very enjoyable for all

    1 out of 5 stars returned to amozon as zone 1 dvd waiting for refund.......2007-06-04

    no email to tell me what is going on with my returns all items listed

    5 out of 5 stars DVD of Return to King Solomon's Mines.......2007-05-17

    What can I say? The DVD was as advertised, works fine and arrived on time, no problem!

    5 out of 5 stars The Librarian.......2007-05-13

    This is the best Drama/Comedy that I have watch in a long long time.
    King Solomon's Mines
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    King Solomon's Mines
    Starring: Deborah Kerr , Stewart Granger , Richard Carlson , Hugo Haas , and Lowell Gilmore
    Director: Andrew Marton , and Compton Bennett
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    ASIN: B0006B2A7E
    Release Date: 2005-01-11

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    Adventure yarns don't come more ripping than King Solomon's Mines, the classic Great White Hunter tale. Novelist H. Rider Haggard's hero, Allan Quatermain (Stewart Granger), reluctantly agrees to lead an Englishwoman (Deborah Kerr) and her brother (Richard Carlson) deep into uncharted territory in Africa, in search of the lady's lost husband. What follows is a cavalcade of boys' adventure stuff: charging rhinos, cannibals, an incredible wildlife stampede, and the back-of-the-neck-tingly thrill of venturing into unmapped lands. The location shooting, including tribal rituals, is marvelous throughout, and the movie manages to pack a great deal of material into 102 minutes without ever seeming rushed. A remake of a 1937 film, King Solomon's Mines was itself remade badly, with Richard Chamberlain, in 1985, and Quatermain was essayed by Sean Connery in League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, but purists will prefer Stewart Granger's stalwart-yet-sardonic hero--his career never quite got over the role. --Robert Horton

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars King Solomon's Mines.......2007-06-26

    Shot on location in Africa, and featuring the winning team of Granger and Kerr, "Mines" is is a handsome, pounding adventure film with plenty of thrills and romance. Thanks to spectacular camerawork by Oscar winner Robert Surtees, the movie is indispensable purely on a visual level, but Granger and Kerr emit powerful screen chemistry too, which makes the epic journey- including snakes, spiders, lions, rhinos, and assorted African tribes-that much more exhilarating.

    4 out of 5 stars Nice movie..........2007-06-08

    It is an older movie but still good and clean. Yes, there is an elephant killed in the first scene but it isn't that bad and there were no REAL elephants killed in this movie.

    A woman and her brother seek Allan Quartermaine's help in finding her lost husband.

    5 out of 5 stars A true classic -- loved it.......2007-05-22

    Aside from this fantastic, beautifully filmed adventure -- when was the last time you saw two people fall in love with only a look, a glance, a longing?

    Some reviewers commented on the elephant scene near the beginning. Yes, it is shocking and disturbing; it's supposed to be. The tone of this film is one of respect and admiration. The elephant scene is in sharp contrast for a reason. Regarding modern sensibilities, I don't think people have changed much. Modern films would indicate the audiences have the same appetites for gore and violence as the Romans at the Colosseum. So, the elephant scene was probably disturbing in 1950, too.

    I really like Stewart Granger. He brings a credibility and a personality to his characters that makes them very real.

    5 out of 5 stars A Classical Adventure Story.......2007-05-14

    The film is an exceedingly romantic and thrilling quest through Africa in the late 19th century. Englishwoman Elizabeth Curtis (Deborah Kerr), hires reluctant professional hunter Allan Quatermain (Stewart Granger) to find her husband, missing for many months. Elizabeth is accompanied by her sympathetic brother (Richard Carlson). After tough negotiations, they set out on a special safari to find Curtis, who vanished after undertaking a safari of his own in search of an ancient treasure marked on a map of questionable origins. The expedition traverses stunning African terrain, at first dense jungle and later changing to grassy plains. Along the way the safari meets various tribes and exotic animals, some very dangerous. The group's bearers grow increasingly restive as they leave known territory and walk deeper into unknown lands. They find little trace of Curtis, and Quatermain is all for calling it quits and returning to civilization, but Elizabeth is adamant to find her husband. Gradually, a bond of respect and affection forms between Elizabeth and Alan. The bearers desert them and they are forced to carry their own gear. From a particularly sinister tribe that practices cannibalism they learn that Curtis had passed through the area, intent on his treasure quest. Elizabeth realizes she has fallen in love with Alan, but is determined to continue the search for her husband. They press on bravely through the desert, joined by an African, tall, thin and aloof, who wishes to travel in the same direction. Their struggle is a study in nobility and heroism. The small group travels dangerously past the desert and mountains marked on Curtis' map, eventually finding a greater danger and a dazzling treasure. Based on the novel of the same name by H. Rider Haggard.

    5 out of 5 stars The One and Only..........2007-03-27

    there is only one Allen Quartermain and Stewart is it!...This will alway's be the true King Solomon's Mines.
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    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Best movie adaptation!
    • May not be a big-studio flick, but a good family adventure film
    • What an Adventure
    • Adaptation of a film rather than the book
    • Why Can't Hollywood leave the book alone??
    King Solomon's Mines
    Starring: Patrick Swayze , Alison Doody , Roy Marsden , John Standing , and Gavin Hood
    Director: Steve Boyum
    Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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    ASIN: B0002J58GU
    Release Date: 2004-09-21

    Product Description

    No one knew if the fabled tomb existed. Those who have searched for it never returned. It s been said that whoever finds it will become the richest soul on the face of the earth some say, the most cursed. Now, one brave man has been hired to find out what it true, that it myth, and what is really buried in the darkness of King Solomon s Mines.

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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Best movie adaptation!.......2007-01-29

    This movie was an unexpected pleasure and really fun to watch!
    Swayze does a great job as Quartermaine & Alison Doody is wonderful as the female lead. There are never annoying moments of disgusted "They'd never do that", or ridiculous temple-of-doom type comedy lines. The screenplay and plot were terrific, the adventure was compelling, and the entire movie was heartwarming. Villains were even well-wrought. Scenery was breathtaking.
    Well done, highly recommended, and perfect for family viewing on a Sunday afternoon or early Saturday evening.

    4 out of 5 stars May not be a big-studio flick, but a good family adventure film.......2006-09-26

    This movie looked to be a television movie put onto video from the Hallmark Channel. Accordingly, it does not have big special effects or big actors and the script is a little choppy. Yes, it also has breaks where commercials would probably fit in.

    However, that being said, this film was a good adventure for those who have not seen the other movie and have not read the book. Additionally, this book is a decent movie for families, with minimal gore. You don't see blood flying when someone gets shot or stabbed by a spear. You don't even see a single vulture when the living characters talk about vultures plucking the eyes out of dying men. It is left to the imagination, the way that movies used to be.

    So, yes, this is a TV movie put onto DVD. However, if you're looking for something that you can feel comfortable watching with your 10+ year old, this is a decent purchase.

    5 out of 5 stars What an Adventure.......2006-07-30

    Patrick Swayze does a nice job here as Alan Quartermain. This is a well made adventure movie, with an exellent screenplay by Steve H. Berman. It is the best movie version. GO out and get it, highly reccomended

    3 out of 5 stars Adaptation of a film rather than the book.......2006-05-30

    I read with interest the opinion of some reviewers that this version of King Solomon's Mines varies greatly from the book. It does indeed! However, it is a pretty good remake of the other film attempts to retell the story. The Stewart Granger version of the 1950s was very dramatic, while Richard Chamberlain's later attempt was a purely fun romp. I think that this new version with Patrick Swayze is a fine cross between the two--enough Indiana Jones to induce smiles, and enough drama to keep the characters interesting. It's worth the view.

    2 out of 5 stars Why Can't Hollywood leave the book alone??.......2006-04-05

    Despite the fact that this movie is fairly entertaining and far better than previous attempts to capture King Solomon's Mines on film, it lacks the sense of atmosphere, drama and period of the original book. In fact, it is so different from the book, that had the names been changed, no one would have recognized that it was adapted from Haggard's novel.
    Instead of an engaging adventure story of (bachelor) gentlemen treasure seekers in Africa, a lost tribe, evil tribesmen, a little magic, narrow escapes and lots of suspense, we get a sappy story of a young woman looking for her father who has been disappeared in Africa, and by the way, there might be a treasure. She is, by the way, beautiful and blond, and her Great Lash Mascara never runs.
    Hollywood has thrown in some evil Russians searching for the "Stone of the Ancestors" on a mission from the Russian Czar and has, of course, made Quartermain fall madly in love with the blond. Gagool, the most evil of ancient women witch doctors (in the book) has been dumbed down to a gentle white faced and benevolent Geisha-like fairy godmother who saves the elderly father from death. King Solomon's Mines are conveniently located in downtown Kukuanaland and the lovely Gagool hands over the key, and takes them to the door.
    True to the genre, the moment they grab the stone of the ancestors the door comes down and they are trapped in the mine! We are terrified by the suspense for at least 15 seconds, and then they find the way out, the walls come crashing down, they tumble to the ground laughing and decide to get married. The End.
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    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    King Solomon's Mines
    Starring: Richard Chamberlain , Sharon Stone , Herbert Lom , John Rhys-Davies , and Ken Gampu
    Director: J. Lee Thompson
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    ASIN: B0000YEETY
    Release Date: 2004-02-03

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    Camp and cult fans may get a few laughs from this tongue-in-cheek version of the classic H. Rider Haggard adventure novel from '80s low-budget outfit Cannon Films. Richard Chamberlain gives a pun-prone take on Great White Hunter Allen Quatermain, who is recruited by Sharon Stone to rescue her father from the clutches of a German colonel (Herbert Lom) and a Turkish slaver (John Rhys-Davies), who have captured him to possess his map to the legendary diamond mines of King Solomon. Director J. Lee Thompson (The Guns of Navarone) and the game cast do what they can with the dodgy special effects and groaner-filled script; viewers who don't mind sub-par serial-style thrills might find some kicks here. --Paul Gaita

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    5 out of 5 stars Great adventure!.......2007-06-12

    KING SOLOMON'S MINES and ALLAN QUATERMAIN AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD are typically over-shadowed by the bigger budget INDIANA JONES trilogy. There is good reason for that; the IJ movies are the apex of the action movie genre. However, that's not a good reason NOT to watch these two flicks.

    The films detail the exploits of a hero named Allan Quatermain (Richard Chamberlain) and his girlfriend / fiancee Jessie (Sharon Stone). Together they make up a sort of Indiana Jones character as he is an adventureman while she is a scholar / philologist.

    The two films lead them to exotic places where they must fend off natives as well as bad guys who are out to kill them. THE LOST CITY OF GOLD also features James Earl Jones as a friend of Allan's who joins them in their adventure.

    If adventure movies are your thing, then these two belong on your shelf of DVDs. Yes, they are somewhat low budget and the monsters in them are not particularly convincing. However, that is not really the "point." These movies are FUN! The soundtracks are very good and we also get to see Sharon Stone in the prime of her beauty. What more could you ask for? Huh?

    5 out of 5 stars great fun.......2007-01-28

    The Story is fun and the charactors remain real as they make you laugh and keep on the edge of your seat

    4 out of 5 stars Crazy Adventure Movie.......2006-04-25

    "King Solomon's Mines" is a hilarious and crazy adventure/comedy movie. The film is action packed, moving from one action scene to another. Some of my memorable adventure scenes include such antics as jumping down waterfalls and mountains, encountering Nazi soldiers, man-eating crocodiles, cannibals and being lost in a mine filled with dangerous animals and booby traps. The adventure has many funny sides to it as you will laugh as Allan Quatermain and Jessie Huston, among other things, have to fight enemy soldiers, fierce animals and reptiles, escape from blood thirsty cannibals.

    The storyline is straightforward enough. A famous white hunter Allan Quatermain (played well by Richard Chamberlain) is convinced by Jesse Huston (Played equally well by Sharon Stone) to free her father who is in the custody of some ruthless villains. The father has a map to King Solomon's Mines. From this, an action packed adventure unfolds that should keep the audience not only thrilled by also laughing. Fans of Richard Chamberlain, in particular, will enjoy seeing him playing the uncharacteristic comedian role. John Rhys-Davies plays his role as a thoroughly bad man exceptionally well.

    There are some limitations about this movie. The movie significantly departs from the story is the famous book by the same title written by H. Rider Haggard. The producers added various elements that they thought would appeal to the audience and in the process spoiled an opportunity to make a first rate film. There is also an element of ripping off of the Indiana Jones movies. Worse still, the film presents a negative stereotype of Africans. The special effects are not what one would expect. All these spoil an otherwise commendable attempt at making an excellent movie.

    Overall an enjoyable movie, particularly for those who enjoy ridiculous humour. Adventure lovers will certainly also enjoy it as the action is non-stop and the suspense is riveting.

    3 out of 5 stars Es un churro.......2006-03-11

    Esta pelicula la vi en el cine y me acuerdo que me habia gustado mucho, pero a hora que la veo despues de 20 años la neta es un churro, me cae que no hay como las de Indiana Jones, y eso que son de la misma epoca.

    5 out of 5 stars wrong info. this is better!.......2006-02-15

    The reviewer who states that this film contained a rape scene is mistaken. That was a different movie entitled "Tennesse Buck" starring David Keith. Also Sharon Stone wasn't in it. THIS is King Solomon's Mines! The scene described was NOT cut out of THIS movie becuase it WAS NEVER IN IT! You have your jungle movies mixed up.
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      King Solomon's Mines
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      King Solomon's Mines
      Starring: Paul Robeson , Cedric Hardwicke , Roland Young , Anna Lee , and John Loder
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      ASIN: B00005LOL9
      Release Date: 2001-09-18

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      Though modern audiences may find the performances in this prototypical darkest-Africa adventure yarn somewhat creaky, vintage-film fans will relish this rousing adaptation of H. Rider Haggard's novel. Sir Cedric Hardwicke stars as Allan Quartermain, a Great White Hunter who aids a young woman (Anna Lee, who was married to the film's director, Robert Stevenson) in locating her father, who has gone missing in his search for the fabled diamond mines of King Solomon. With the assistance of the regal Umbopa (Paul Robeson), Quartermain and his party locate the mines, but quickly find themselves in the midst of two warring tribes. The use of African locations and indigenous tribesmen help to give the film a gritty authenticity, and the presence of the legendary Robeson (who sings three songs) adds a degree of historical importance to this engaging action-drama. --Paul Gaita

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      Based on H. Rider Haggard's celebrated novel, this "fast-moving" (Screen International) action safari is "a very wicked jungle brew" (Chicago Tribune)! Starring Richard Chamberlain ("The Thorn Birds") and OscarÂ(r) nominee* Sharon Stone (Casino), King Solomon's Mines is truly "stirring entertainment" (Variety)!Commissioned by the stunning Jessie Huston (Stone) to find her explorer father in Africa, rugged adventurer Allan Quatermain (Chamberlain) must contend with Nazis, cannibals, a jungle full of dangerous animals and the wiles of the woman who hired him! But as Allan and Jessie near the spot where her father was last seenthe legendary King Solomon's Minesthey encounter more danger and breathtaking excitement'than even they hadbargained for!*1995: Actress, Casino

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      3 out of 5 stars Into the mines.......2007-03-04

      There have been plenty of adaptations of "King Solomon's Mines," the first of H. Rider Haggard's adventure novels. And the 1937 version is a solid if uninspired adaptation, with some good-to-excellent acting and a fairly faithful script, although I'm not sure where the Irish pair came from.

      A strange wagon arrives at the camp of hunter Allan Quartermaine (Cedric Hardwicke), who's escorting a group of Europeans to the African coast. An unlucky Irish prospector goes off with the wagon, and a copy of a treasure map that supposedly leads to King Solomon's diamond mines. When Quartermaine refuses to go back after him, the prospector's daughter Kathy (Anna Lee) secretly makes off with his wagons.

      Led by a mysterious native named Umbopa (Paul Robeson), the little group faces a trek across a blistering desert that no one has (supposedly) crossed alive. But when they do make it to the other side, they find that there is something even more dangerous -- a tribe of natives ruled by a ruthless chief, who has a very personal connection to Umbopa...

      This is actually a pretty faithful adaptation of the original novel, with plenty of good-ish acting and startlingly good special effects. If there's a problem, it's that there's no real character development except for Umbopa, and for an adventure tale, it's actually rather low on appreciable action (although there's one good battle scene).

      But it's a magnificent spectacle, and I can only imagine what it would have looked like in color. Sweeping deserts, big African villages, and even a climax that takes place INSIDE a volcano, complete with bubbling lava and collapsing tunnels. And the slowly unfolding storyline is very well-drawn, whether it's the slow journey across the desert or the sumptuous tropics of the oasis near where the tribe leaves.

      Though Hardwicke is the lead character -- and does a pretty good job -- it's Paul Robeson who really rules this movie, with his majestic demeanor and rich, rolling voice. Roland Young provides a bit of stodgy comic relief, but John Loder is forgettable and Lee is simply an embarrassing caricature of an Irish colleen. I'd love to know how she always stays spotless and perfectly coiffed too.

      But viewers should be warned that time has had its way with this movie -- either it hasn't been restored, or it was in VERY bad condition to begin with. It's a bit fuzzy and crackly in places, and the sound is distinctly tinny. And when it's dark, it's very difficult to see what's going on.

      "King Solomon's Mines" is a stately, well-made story that is a bit too slow to be an adventure story, but has good scenes, a taut climax, and a great performance by Robeson.

      5 out of 5 stars The only good movie version of this book.......2004-02-11

      This is a superb film version of Rider Haggard's thrilling adventure story. The actors all perform their roles with zest and conviction, with Paul Robeson outstanding as the rightful chief of the tribe returned to claim his birthright. Best of all, the film has a satisfactorily evil and terrifying Gagool, because what is King Solomon's Mines without Gagool the Witch?She is unbelievably left out of the bland and boring Stewart Granger version. This is the only version of the film worth watching, I cannot believe another reviewer thinks that the later versions are better. He obviously wouldn't recognise a good film if he fell over it.

      1 out of 5 stars Poor!.......2002-05-20

      As generous as I have been handing out stars, I can't recommend this movie to anyone for any reason. Taking in to account it was produced in 1937, and the limited production capabilities then, it still doesn't warrant much. Do yourself a favor, look to enjoy some of the more modern versions.

      1 out of 5 stars Quality Complaint.......2002-02-27

      The picture quality of this video can only be described as AWFUL.
      After only a few minutes viewing I trashed it. It is disgraceful that this rubbish can be sold as new when it is obviously a copy of many back generations.
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          King Solomon's Mines [Region 2]
          Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
          • Great adventure!
          • great fun
          • Crazy Adventure Movie
          • Es un churro
          • wrong info. this is better!
          King Solomon's Mines [Region 2]
          Starring: Richard Chamberlain , Sharon Stone , Herbert Lom , John Rhys-Davies , and Ken Gampu
          Director: J. Lee Thompson
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          Camp and cult fans may get a few laughs from this tongue-in-cheek version of the classic H. Rider Haggard adventure novel from '80s low-budget outfit Cannon Films. Richard Chamberlain gives a pun-prone take on Great White Hunter Allen Quatermain, who is recruited by Sharon Stone to rescue her father from the clutches of a German colonel (Herbert Lom) and a Turkish slaver (John Rhys-Davies), who have captured him to possess his map to the legendary diamond mines of King Solomon. Director J. Lee Thompson (The Guns of Navarone) and the game cast do what they can with the dodgy special effects and groaner-filled script; viewers who don't mind sub-par serial-style thrills might find some kicks here. --Paul Gaita

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          5 out of 5 stars Great adventure!.......2007-06-12

          KING SOLOMON'S MINES and ALLAN QUATERMAIN AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD are typically over-shadowed by the bigger budget INDIANA JONES trilogy. There is good reason for that; the IJ movies are the apex of the action movie genre. However, that's not a good reason NOT to watch these two flicks.

          The films detail the exploits of a hero named Allan Quatermain (Richard Chamberlain) and his girlfriend / fiancee Jessie (Sharon Stone). Together they make up a sort of Indiana Jones character as he is an adventureman while she is a scholar / philologist.

          The two films lead them to exotic places where they must fend off natives as well as bad guys who are out to kill them. THE LOST CITY OF GOLD also features James Earl Jones as a friend of Allan's who joins them in their adventure.

          If adventure movies are your thing, then these two belong on your shelf of DVDs. Yes, they are somewhat low budget and the monsters in them are not particularly convincing. However, that is not really the "point." These movies are FUN! The soundtracks are very good and we also get to see Sharon Stone in the prime of her beauty. What more could you ask for? Huh?

          5 out of 5 stars great fun.......2007-01-28

          The Story is fun and the charactors remain real as they make you laugh and keep on the edge of your seat

          4 out of 5 stars Crazy Adventure Movie.......2006-04-25

          "King Solomon's Mines" is a hilarious and crazy adventure/comedy movie. The film is action packed, moving from one action scene to another. Some of my memorable adventure scenes include such antics as jumping down waterfalls and mountains, encountering Nazi soldiers, man-eating crocodiles, cannibals and being lost in a mine filled with dangerous animals and booby traps. The adventure has many funny sides to it as you will laugh as Allan Quatermain and Jessie Huston, among other things, have to fight enemy soldiers, fierce animals and reptiles, escape from blood thirsty cannibals.

          The storyline is straightforward enough. A famous white hunter Allan Quatermain (played well by Richard Chamberlain) is convinced by Jesse Huston (Played equally well by Sharon Stone) to free her father who is in the custody of some ruthless villains. The father has a map to King Solomon's Mines. From this, an action packed adventure unfolds that should keep the audience not only thrilled by also laughing. Fans of Richard Chamberlain, in particular, will enjoy seeing him playing the uncharacteristic comedian role. John Rhys-Davies plays his role as a thoroughly bad man exceptionally well.

          There are some limitations about this movie. The movie significantly departs from the story is the famous book by the same title written by H. Rider Haggard. The producers added various elements that they thought would appeal to the audience and in the process spoiled an opportunity to make a first rate film. There is also an element of ripping off of the Indiana Jones movies. Worse still, the film presents a negative stereotype of Africans. The special effects are not what one would expect. All these spoil an otherwise commendable attempt at making an excellent movie.

          Overall an enjoyable movie, particularly for those who enjoy ridiculous humour. Adventure lovers will certainly also enjoy it as the action is non-stop and the suspense is riveting.

          3 out of 5 stars Es un churro.......2006-03-11

          Esta pelicula la vi en el cine y me acuerdo que me habia gustado mucho, pero a hora que la veo despues de 20 años la neta es un churro, me cae que no hay como las de Indiana Jones, y eso que son de la misma epoca.

          5 out of 5 stars wrong info. this is better!.......2006-02-15

          The reviewer who states that this film contained a rape scene is mistaken. That was a different movie entitled "Tennesse Buck" starring David Keith. Also Sharon Stone wasn't in it. THIS is King Solomon's Mines! The scene described was NOT cut out of THIS movie becuase it WAS NEVER IN IT! You have your jungle movies mixed up.
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