King Solomon's Mines (2004)
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This four-hour cable miniseries adaptation of H. Rider Haggard's classic adventure novel King Solomon's Mines dispenses with much of the original story in favor of a standard Indiana Jones-esque melodrama, complete with claim-jumping villains, snarling Russian soldiers, an ancient and deadly… More This four-hour cable miniseries adaptation of H. Rider Haggard's classic adventure novel King Solomon's Mines dispenses with much of the original story in favor of a standard Indiana Jones-esque melodrama, complete with claim-jumping villains, snarling Russian soldiers, an ancient and deadly curse, and a damsel perpetually in distress. As played by Patrick Swayze, Haggard's hero, celebrated British safari hunter Allan Quartermain, is a born-again conservationist who returns to his former trade only to raise enough money to retain custody of his beloved son. Quatermaine accepts the assignment given him by toothsome Elizabeth Maitland (Alison Doody), to head into darkest Africa in order to rescue Elizabeth's father (John Standing), who had disappeared while searching for the fabled lost gold mines of King Solomon. This time around, the mines harbor another elusive treasure: the mysterious Stone of Power, which functions in much the same manner as the Ark of the Covenant the Indiana Jones pictures. Along for the ride are Quatermain's trusted friend Sir Henry (Ian Roberts), and loyal African guide Umbopa (Sideda Onylulo), who has traditionally been the story's most likeable and admirable character in all previous film and TV adaptations of the novel. The main villain, largely spun from whole cloth for the purposes of the miniseries, is Quatermain's greedy ex-partner Gavin Hood (Bruce McNabb). Debuting June 6, 2004, the two-part King Solomon's Mines posted some of the Hallmark channel's best-ever ratings. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Steve Boyum
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Television
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jun 6, 2004 Wide
- Studio
- LionsGate Entertainment
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Cast
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Patrick Swayze
as Allan Quatermain
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Alison Doody
as Elizabeth Matiland
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Gavin Hood
as Bruce McNabb
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Roy Marsden
as Captain Good
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Ian Roberts
as Sir Henry
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Sidede Onyulo
as Umbopa
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Godfrey Lekala
as Khiva
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Mesia Gumede
as Ventvogel
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Nick Borraine
as Ivan Fleekov
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Langley Kirkwood
as Sergei
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Morne Visser
as Petre
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Hakeem Kae-Kazim
as Twala
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Leseidi Magoathe
as Gagool
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Anthony Fridjhon
as British Magistrate
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Virgil Graham Hopkins
as Austin
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Douglas Bristow
as Bushell
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Erol Balentine
as Praytor
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Anthon Blommestein
as Harry Quartermain
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David Sherwood
as Earl Morris
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Lyn White
as Adele Morris
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Patricia Saunders
as Mrs. Prickles
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Yule Masiteng
as M'Leng
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Danny Keogh
as Drunk
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Keketso Semoko
as Momma Tuussee
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John Standing
as Dr. Sam Maitland
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Bruce McNabb
as Gavin Hood
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Nick Boraine
as Ivan Fleekov
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Lesedi Mogoathle
as Gagool
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Robert Whitehead
as Bitter
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Nkhensani Mlondzo
as Foutala
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Ronald France
as British Magistrate
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Errol Ballantine
as Praytor
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Lynne White
as Adele Morris
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Lawrence Mwakanna
as Kraal Tribesman
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Japan Mthembu
as M'Lenge
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Michael Richard
as Bartender
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Pierre Marais
as Street Urchin
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Thulani Ndlovu
as Native
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Sandile Gomo
as Waiter
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Ike Khumalo
as Young Tribesman
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Patricia Sanders
as Mrs. Prickles
