King Solomon's Mines
1950 · Movie · 103 min · ★ 6.5 · 81% critics
A seasoned guide agrees to lead a determined woman and her brother deep into early-1900s Africa to search for her missing husband, who vanished while chasing a legendary treasure. As the expedition pushes through dangerous terrain, wildlife, and hostile pursuers, the journey tests their resolve and their growing bond.
Based on King Solomon's Mines
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Details
- Years
- 1950
- Release date
- 1950-11-09
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (132 votes)
- Box office
- $9,955,000
- Budget
- $2,258,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic safari-style adventure with sweeping scenery, wildlife, and a touch of romance, like The World in His Arms; Not for you if you need fast-paced thrills or nonstop action.
Pros: vivid African locations; fun old-school adventure; strong lead chemistry | Cons: romance outweighs grit; uneven action tension; some dated elements
Themes
- based on novel or book
- africa
- diamond mine
- wildlife
- jungle
- animals
- adventurer
- allan quatermain
- 19th century
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1951
- Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1951
- Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1951 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 1951 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1951 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
- KI
Kimursi
as Khiva (as Kimursi of the Kipsigi Tribe)
- SI
Siriaque
as Umbopa (as Siriaque of the Watussi Tribe)
- SE
Sekaryongo
as Chief Gagool (as Sekaryongo of the Watussi Tribe)
- BA
Baziga
as King Twala (as Baziga of the Watussi Tribe)
- MA
Munto Anampio
as Chief Bilu (uncredited)
Directed by Compton Bennett, Andrew Marton