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Kings of the Sun

Kings of the Sun

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 18, 1963

Runtime

1h 48m

Genres

History, Adventure

User Score

61%

Original Title

Kings of the Sun

Production Companies

The Mirisch Company, United Artists

Director

J. Lee Thompson

Budget

$4,000,000

Description

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.