After his brother Robeson disappears without a trace while exploring Africa in search of a legendary 'white tribe', Allan Quatermain decides to follow in his footsteps to learn what became of him. Soon after arriving, he discovers the Lost City of Gold, controlled by the evil lord Agon, and mined by his legions of white slaves..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 99 minutes
✓ Genre: Adventure, Action, Comedy
✓ Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, James Earl Jones, Henry Silva, Robert Donner
✓ Director: Frederick Elmes, Dane A. Davis, Avi Lerner, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
The Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1986) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1986) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1986) is staring with Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, James Earl Jones, Henry Silva, Robert Donner, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Frederick Elmes, Dane A. Davis, Avi Lerner, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.