Patrick swayze stars in the film as allan quartermain the last name was changed from the novels quatermain. Ever in search of adventure, explorer allan quatermain richard chamberlain agrees to join the beautiful jesse huston sharon stone on a mission to locate her archaeologist father, who has been. Samson in king solomon s mines was released in italy on 25 june 1964. King solomons mines was pretty iffy back in 1985 and gets instantly cancelled now for its cannibal savage natives, john rhysdavies brownface villain, and the lone arab character being referred to as a towelheaded creep and cheapsuited camel jockey i know, an insensitive attitude toward arabs in a cannon film.
I uploaded them here because of the obvious tarzan elements in the film. An incredibly cheesy knockoff of indiana jones, king solomon s mines is a poorly made actioncomedy that falls flat. King solomon s mines was pretty iffy back in 1985 and gets instantly cancelled now for its cannibal savage natives, john rhysdavies brownface villain, and the lone arab character being referred to as a towelheaded creep and cheapsuited camel jockey i know, an insensitive attitude toward arabs in a cannon film. The league of extraordinary gentlemen film, 2003 film with allan quatermain portrayed by sean connery. Return to king solomon s mines, 2006 tnt television film. King solomons mines soundtrack movie soundtracks for sale. There have been plenty of adaptations of king solomon s mines, the first of h. King solomons mines 1950 movie posters cinematerial. King solomons mines subtitles subtitles download movie. Consider the fact that the most famous film versions of king solomons mines introduce significant female characters who are not in the novel, and that these movies are as much about romance as about adventure. Samson in king solomons mines 1964 by rarelust june 22, 2015 2.
Maciste is captured and forced to work as a slave in an african mine. Samson in king solomons mines is a 1964 italian peplum film written and directed by piero regnoli. The setting is ancient south africa, when namar giuseppe addobbati, king of zimba, a solitary city at the heart of africa, decides to shut the fabulous king salomons mines, creating a temple and prohibiting to dig the valuable golden mineral. In this film he is given top billing over his white costars, including the distinguished stage and screen actor sir cedric hardwicke, who plays hero allan quatermain, and roland young. Samson in king solomons mines movie posters from movie poster. Rider haggards 1885 adventure novel, has been adapted to the following films. Rider haggards african adventure novel, might seem a bit tame to a generation raised on spectacular special effects, lighting fast editing and the irreverent fantasies of raiders of the lost arc. By the time he made king solomon s mines, robeson was a major star in british films. The search for king solomon s mines 2002 documentary, commissioned by national geographic television and uk s channel 4. Personally, im anxious to check out the followup film as this one was an awful lot of fun. Lot, leader of the hebrews, believes his people can coexist with the sodomites, a disastrous decision.
King solomons treasure 1979, a britishcanadian low budget version. While the 1985 adventure king solomon s mines is a blatant cash in on the blockbuster success of the indiana jones series, to his credit composer jerry goldsmith scrupulously avoids aping john williams landmark score to raiders of the lost ark, instead crafting a deliciously tongue in cheek soundtrack with the overthetop energy and audacity of a warner bros. Ermanno donati, luigi carpentieri, piero regnoli, wandisa guida, dan harrison, piero regnoli. King solomons mines is a classic adventure film based on the novel by h. Kathy obrien convinces explorer alan quatermain to look for her father who went to find the fabled diamond mines of king soloman in south africa. Adventurer allan quartermain leads an expedition into uncharted african territory in an attempt to locate an explorer who went missing during his search for the fabled diamond mines of king solomon. King solomons mines soundtrack cd details and availability. It clearly spoofs the indiana jones franchise that was popular at the time, and as such, it s a nonstop sendup of tribal warfare, colonialism, nazis, cannibalism, archaeology, and explosions. It clearly spoofs the indiana jones franchise that was popular at the time, and as such, its a nonstop sendup of tribal warfare, colonialism, nazis, cannibalism, archaeology, and explosions. King solomons mines, a new american version, filmed in zimbabwe.
Watch maciste in king solomons mines online watch online anytime. Funny as i remember king solomon s mines they were diamond mines. Kathy obrien convinces exploreradventurer alan quatermain to lead a small rescue party to search for her father who abandoned her to find the fabled diamond mines of king soloman. King solomons mines is a 1985 action adventure film, the fourth of five film adaptations of the 1885 novel. In the classic adventure novel king solomon s mines by h. There have been plenty of adaptations of king solomons mines, the first of h. In the classic adventure novel king solomons mines by h. These mines allowed for the king to become horribly rich in silver and gold, and allowed for him to rule most of the known world.
A adventurer that is hired by a archeologist sharon stone in one of her earlier film roles. Samson in king solomons mines was released in italy on 25 june 1964. Elizabeth curtis, played by kerr, hires thrillseeking explorer alan quartermain, played by granger, when her husband goes missing in africa during a diamond expedition. With richard chamberlain, sharon stone, herbert lom, john rhysdavies. King solomon s mines are said to contain diamonds, gold and ivory in the book king solomon s mines 1885 by sir h. Horror film actress, producer and agency founder had covid19 complications, was 74. A bestseller in its day, h rider haggard s colonial african tale now seems both misogynist and racist. Funny as i remember king solomons mines they were diamond mines. The mixed messages surrounding the marketing of king solomons mines were as complex as those in the film itself, suggesting the raw nerves the film struck in the unconscious of the united states of 1950. Not an overly exciting film but it has it s moments of being interesting. A traitorous minister in the city of zimba which sits atop the legendary king solomon s mines pulls a palace coup and the queen of a neighboring tribe of hunters takes over as queen. Footage shot in africa enhance the atmosphere of this gaumontbritish film. King solomons mines was filmed on location in africa, which proved an excellent decision in the long run. Richard chamberlain stars as adventurer allan quatermain, who s hired by a.
King solomons mines is an action adventure fantasy film that was released in 2004. Half a century after its 1950 release, king solomons mines, the second of three film versions of h. The following weapons were used in the film king solomons mines 2004. Name, maciste in king solomons mines maciste nelle miniere di re salomone 1964. Rider haggard s african adventure novel, might seem a bit tame to a generation raised on spectacular special effects, lighting fast editing and the irreverent fantasies of raiders of the lost arc. Just a few scenes from the film samson maciste in king solomons mines from 1964. Lee thompson, with richard chamberlain, sharon stone, herbert lom, at turner classic movies. With patrick swayze, alison doody, roy marsden, john standing. I made the terrible mistake of watching the remake, and that is 2 hours of my life i can never get back.
King solomons mines the 1985 action adventure movie featuring richard chamberlain and sharon stone at the award winning 80s movies rewind. Personally, i bought it because of the fact that this is one of the late, great reg parks movies he made five sword and scandal films in all and he went on to win. King solomon s mines has nothing whatsoever to do with indiana jones, except possibly as some kind of inspiration for it. The miniseries aired in two parts on the hallmark channel. A traitorous minister in the city of zimba which sits atop the legendary king solomons mines pulls a palace coup and the queen of a neighboring tribe of hunters takes over as queen. It relates a journey into the heart of africa by a group of adventurers led by allan quatermain in search of the legendary wealth said to be concealed in the mines of the novels title. King solomons mines subtitles download movie and tv. Shuttered movie theaters use signs to inspire safety, kindness and laughter. King solomon s mines is an action adventure fantasy film that was released in 2004.
Worried about her father, kathy persuades hunter allan quartermain to lead a party to rescue him. Maciste in king solomons mines maciste nelle miniere di re salomone 1964. The film had some location shooting done in south africa for the wildlife scenes. She enslaves the population to work in the gold mines. King solomon s mines is a 2004 american twopart television miniseries, the fifth film adaptation of the 1885 novel of the same name by henry rider haggard. King solomons mines was recently released on dvd and blu ray by olive films. Meanwhile, the prime minister named riad jotta is planning a rebellion against his king. King solomons mines full frame, subtitled, dubbed on tcm shop.
Aug 25, 2012 just a few scenes from the film samson maciste in king solomons mines from 1964. The remakes with richard chamberlain were indeed a total waste of time. Lovers trapped in animal stampede adventurer allan quartermain leads an expedition into uncharted african territory in an attempt to locate an explorer who went missing during his search for the fabled diamond mines of king solomon. King solomons mines the 1950 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
Starring richard chamberlain, sharon stone, herbert lom, john rhysdavies. Maciste in king solomons mines usa tv title samson in king solomons mines usa maciste is captured and forced to work as a slave in. Parents need to know that king solomons mines is one of five remakes of the 1885 novel about exploring asofyetunknown parts of africa. Maciste in king solomons mines 1964 maciste against hercules in the vale of woe 1961. Maciste in king solomons mines the 1964 movie, trailers, videos and more at. With deborah kerr, stewart granger, richard carlson, hugo haas. An adventurous quest for a treasure hidden in king solomon s mines, based on h. Videos for king solomons mines turner classic movies. Is it tarzan, jungle book, samson, zulu, jumanji or what it certainly has nothing to do with king solomon, maybe. Multiple links are listed since a different versions exist and b many scripts posted become unavailable over time.
Sex, torture and betrayal in biblical sodom and gomorrah. Official theatrical movie poster for king solomons mines 1985. Maciste samson is forced with others to be slaves by the evil queen. Rider haggard wrote a century ago, may be discerned in the new movie of that name that opened yesterday at. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. An incredibly cheesy knockoff of indiana jones, king solomons mines is a poorly made actioncomedy that falls flat. What does this tell you about haggards audience and hollywoods. In king so lomon s mines, elizabeth curtis deborah kerr hires the best white hunter in africa stewart granger as dashing allan quartermain to help her find her husband, who was lost searching for the legendary king solomons diamond mines. In king solomon s mines, elizabeth curtis deborah kerr hires the best white hunter in africa stewart granger as dashing allan quartermain to help her find her husband, who was lost searching for the legendary king solomon s diamond mines. Watch maciste in king solomons mines online 1964 movie yidio. Gallery of 16 movie poster and cover images for king solomons mines 1950. On his return from africa, richard carlson shared patronizing views about the smart. Samson in king solomons mines is a film directed by piero regnoli with reg park, wandisa guida, eleonora bianchi, nino persello, year. Sodom and gomorrah 1962 stewart granger, pier angeli.
Half a century after its 1950 release, king solomon s mines, the second of three film versions of h. The setting is ancient south africa, when namar giuseppe addobbati, king of zimba, a solitary city at the heart of africa, decides to shut the fabulous king salomon s mines, creating a temple and prohibiting to dig the valuable golden mineral. Meghan markle and prince harry release saddening details of postroyal life, withdraw trademark applications for sussex. Richard chamberlain does a good job playing allan quartermain. The film involves a group of adventures who are hoping to find the famous mines of king solomon. King solomons mines is a 2004 american twopart television miniseries, the fifth film adaptation of the 1885 novel of the same name by henry rider haggard. While the 1985 adventure king solomons mines is a blatant cashin on the blockbuster success of the indiana jones series, to his credit composer jerry goldsmith scrupulously avoids aping john williams landmark score to raiders of the lost ark, instead crafting a deliciously tongueincheek soundtrack with the overthetop energy and audacity of a warner bros. King solomons mines intrada jerry goldsmith allmusic. Overview of king solomon s mines, 1985, directed by j. Jul 31, 2017 though king solomons mines turned a respectable profit, it wouldnt necessarily have warranted a sequel. Fortune hunter allan quatermain teams up with a resourceful woman to help her find her missing father lost in the wilds of 1900s africa while being pursued by hostile tribes and a rival german explorer. Samson in king solomons mines 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
King solomons mines, first published in 1885, was a bestselling novel by the victorian adventure writer h. A renowned adventurer patrick swayze leads a dangerous quest to find a woman s alison doody father, who disappeared in africa while searching for the. Jun 04, 2018 starring brad harris and alan steel enjoy. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. At first, he refuses, saying that women have no place on safari. Parents need to know that king solomon s mines is one of five remakes of the 1885 novel about exploring asofyetunknown parts of africa. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i. King solomons mines is the 2004 television miniseries adaptation of the h. Richard chamberlain stars as adventurer allan quatermain, whos hired by a. Do you think that readers in haggards day found the. They are forced to work in king solomon s mines to dig for gold. King solomons mines 1950 movies and films database. Stewart granger and deborah kerr costar in this adventurous adaptation of the h. This is a very fine adventure film, with much to recommend it.
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