Kings of the Sun (1963)
Kings of the Sun is a 1963 history movie directed by J. Lee Thompson, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Yul Brynner, George Chakiris and Shirley Anne Field.
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.
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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.
When was Kings of the Sun released?
Kings of the Sun was released on 18 December 1963.
How long is Kings of the Sun?
Kings of the Sun runs 1h 48m.
Who made Kings of the Sun?
Kings of the Sun was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Where can I watch Kings of the Sun?
Kings of the Sun is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, ScreenPix Amazon Channel and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.
Where to watch Kings of the Sun
Stream: MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
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)