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Lost cities, dinosaurs, and a queen's peril await those daring enough to chase Solomon's legendary treasure.

KING SOLOMON'S TREASURE

Q: What is King Solomon's Treasure about?

King Solomon's Treasure follows Allan Quatermain and his team as they journey into the heart of Africa to seek King Solomon's legendary treasure, facing dinosaurs, volcanoes, and a mysterious queen along the way.

The story of a fantastic journey into the heart of Africa a century ago...

1979 · 1h 28m · NR · Action / Adventure / Fantasy · IMDB TMDB

Three adventurers lead an expedition into darkest Africa in search of the treasure of King Solomon, and on the way encounter hostile natives, volcanoes, dinosaurs and a lost Phoenician city ruled by a beautiful queen.

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What is King Solomon's Treasure about?

King Solomon's Treasure is a 1979 Canadian-British action-adventure-fantasy film directed by Alvin Rakoff about an expedition led by Allan Quatermain into the African wilderness in search of King Solomon's lost treasure, where they encounter deadly creatures, erupting volcanoes, and a mysterious queen.

Programmer's Pick

If you think dinosaurs and hidden cities make a treasure hunt too easy, wait until Queen Nyleptha gets involved. King Solomon's Treasure tosses every adventure ingredient—prehistoric beasts, volcanoes, and British accents—into the jungle stew and lets it simmer.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

An Englishman’s discovery of a priceless medallion sets in motion a perilous quest for the fabled riches of King Solomon. Legendary adventurer Allan Quatermain leads an eclectic team deep into the uncharted African jungle, facing an onslaught of dangers that include bloodthirsty natives, erupting volcanoes, and rampaging prehistoric monsters. Their journey propels them toward a lost Phoenician city, shrouded in mystery and fiercely guarded. As the explorers push closer to their goal, they must also contend with the enigmatic and captivating Queen Nyleptha, whose presence introduces unexpected peril. This is an action-packed adventure where myth collides with creature-feature spectacle.

Details & Specs

Director: Alvin Rakoff
Writers: H. Rider Haggard, Colin Turner, Allan Prior
Release: 1979
Runtime: 1h 28m
Country: Canada, United Kingdom
Language: English
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Why This Matters

This low-budget British-Canadian adaptation draws from two classic H. Rider Haggard adventure novels and features a notable cast, including John Colicos as Allan Quatermain and Patrick Macnee stepping in to replace Terry-Thomas.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Alvin Rakoff Writers: H. Rider Haggard +2 more

Britt Ekland Queen Nyleptha

David McCallum Sir Henry Curtis

John Colicos Allan Quatermain

Patrick Macnee Captain Good R.N. YD Yvon Dufour Alphonse

Ken Gampu Umpslopogas

Wilfrid Hyde-White Oldest Club Member

John Quentin Stetopatris SW Sam Williams High Priest Matawani

Véronique Béliveau Neva

Hugh Rouse Reverend Donald MacKenzie FF Fiona Fraser Mrs. Mackenzie CH Camilla Hutton Flossie MacKenzie

John Boylan ID Ian De Voy Club member

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Why Cult

Prehistoric Threats

The expedition faces off against dinosaurs and other monstrous creatures guarding the treasure, bringing a creature-feature twist to classic adventure.

Lost Phoenician City

The explorers discover a city lost for thousands of years, ruled by a beautiful and mysterious queen.

Volcano Action

Nothing says danger like erupting volcanoes threatening to end the quest before the team reaches the treasure.

Adventurer Allan Quatermain

John Colicos steps into the boots of legendary explorer Allan Quatermain, leading the charge through jungle perils.