Kings of the Sun(1963)
“Now a lost world becomes a new world of adventure!”
Overview
In order to flee from powerful enemies, young Mayan king Balam leads his people north across the Gulf of Mexico to the coast of what will become the United States. They build a home in the new land but come into conflict with a tribe of Native Americans led by their chief, Black Eagle, while both Balam and Black Eagle fall in love the beautiful Mayan princess Ixchel.
Director
J. Lee Thompson
Studio
The Mirisch Company
Budget
$4M
Cast
Yul Brynner
as Chief Black Eagle
George Chakiris
as Balam
Shirley Anne Field
as Ixchel
Richard Basehart
as Ah Min
Brad Dexter
as Ah Haleb
Barry Morse
as Ah Zok
Armando Silvestre
as Isatai
Leo Gordon
as Hunac Ceel
Victoria Vetri
as Ixzubin
Rudy Solari
as Pitz
Ford Rainey
as The chief
James Coburn
as Narrator (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1963
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$4M
Production Companies
The Mirisch Company • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kings of the Sun?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Kings of the Sun (1963).
What is Kings of the Sun about?▼
In order to flee from powerful enemies, young Mayan king Balam leads his people north across the Gulf of Mexico to the coast of what will become the United States. They build a home in the new land but come into conflict with a tribe of Native Americans led by their chief, Black Eagle, while both Balam and Black Eagle fall in love the beautiful Mayan princess Ixchel.
Who directed Kings of the Sun?▼
Kings of the Sun was directed by J. Lee Thompson and released in 1963. It is a history, adventure film.
How long is Kings of the Sun?▼
Kings of the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Kings of the Sun?▼
The cast of Kings of the Sun includes Yul Brynner as Chief Black Eagle, George Chakiris as Balam, Shirley Anne Field as Ixchel, Richard Basehart as Ah Min, Brad Dexter as Ah Haleb and more.
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