Kings of the Sun

Now a lost world becomes a new world of adventure!

19631h 48m6.0(50 votes)

HistoryAdventure

Synopsis

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 Ba…

Kings of the Sun (1963) is a history and adventure film directed by J. Lee Thompson. It stars Yul Brynner, George Chakiris, and Shirley Anne Field. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 50 votes.

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Director

J. Lee Thompson

Cast

Yul Brynner

Chief Black Eagle

George Chakiris

Balam

Shirley Anne Field

Ixchel

Richard Basehart

Ah Min

Brad Dexter

Ah Haleb

Barry Morse

Ah Zok

Armando Silvestre

Isatai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kings of the Sun

Where can I watch Kings of the Sun?

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Who stars in Kings of the Sun?

Kings of the Sun stars Yul Brynner, George Chakiris, Shirley Anne Field, and Richard Basehart, and was directed by J. Lee Thompson.

How long is Kings of the Sun?

Kings of the Sun has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.

When did Kings of the Sun come out?

Kings of the Sun was released in 1963.

What genre is Kings of the Sun?

Kings of the Sun is a history and adventure film.

Is Kings of the Sun worth watching?

Kings of the Sun holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.