In Love and In Danger: King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines - ★★★★
Filmed on location in Africa, this adventure follows daring explorer Alan Quartermaine (Stewart Granger) as he tries to find King Solomon's lost mines. Quartermaine is hired by Elizabeth (Deborah Kerr) to find her husband, who disappeared during a hunt for the legendary diamond mines. The fearless adventurer leads a search party and successfully evades capture by the Watusis -- and manages to charm Elizabeth at the same time.
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I've loved this movie ever since I was a little kid. I used to watch it on VHS whenever I was at my grandparents' house. Looking back, I'm surprised they let me watch it, considering the violence. I guess it was considered culture. I was fascinated by the different African tribes. The animals. The stampede. The cannibals.. I've always wanted to go on a safari. Still do. Maybe one day.
Anyway, Deborah Kerr is proud and self-righteous, as she should be. As the movie progresses, she gets dirtier and more lovely. Stewart Granger is the epitome of Alan Quartermaine, IMO. I do not ever want to see the Patrick Swayze version. Nothing against Mr. Swayze, per se. This version is just so classic!! And now you can get it on DVD, so you should! Right now!
And you should watch it while wearing the appropriate headgear.
