Kings of the Sun (1963)

Now a lost world becomes a new world of adventure!

Kings of the Sun (1963) poster

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
Genre: History, Adventure
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: Joseph MacDonald
Editing: William Reynolds
Production: The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in Kings of the Sun?
Kings of the Sun stars Yul Brynner, George Chakiris, Shirley Anne Field, Richard Basehart, Brad Dexter, Barry Morse.
How long is Kings of the Sun?
Kings of the Sun has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Kings of the Sun?
Kings of the Sun is a History, Adventure film.
What is the budget of Kings of the Sun?
Kings of the Sun had a budget of $4M.
Where was Kings of the Sun produced?
Kings of the Sun was produced in United States of America.