King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines
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.
RichyE reviewed2d ago
Fortune hunter Allan Quatermain (Richard Chamberlain) teams up with the spirited Jesse Huston (Sharon Stone) to find her missing father, who vanished while searching for the legendary mines of King Solomon. Their journey through 1900s Africa pits them against hostile tribes, deadly traps, and a rival German explorer, all in pursuit of unimaginable treasure.
🗺️ Style & Legacy
Indiana Jones Influence: Clearly modeled after the success of Raiders of the Lost Ark, but with a more exaggerated and campy tone.
Creature Effects: Includes bizarre monsters like a giant spider and mutant hippo, adding to its pulpy charm.
Dialogue & Humor: Often unintentionally hilarious, with lines like “I could buy Iowa with a handful of these.”
⚖️ Final Verdict
King Solomon’s Mines is a wild, uneven ride through jungle adventure tropes. While it lacks the polish and coherence of its Hollywood inspirations, it delivers campy thrills, eccentric villains, and enough absurdity to earn cult status among fans of retro action. Best enjoyed with a sense of irony and a love for ‘80s excess.