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Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Starring: Yul Brynner, George Chakiris, Shirley Anne Field, Richard Basehart, Brad Dexter
Directed By: J. Lee Thompson
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0883904103011
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-03-25
Running Time: 108
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: 1963
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When his father is killed in battle Balam (George Chakiris) succeeds his father as King and leads his followers out of Mexico to a coastal region. The Mayan's new home however is already the province of a hostile Indian tribe led by Black Eagle (Yul Brynner) who leads a raid against the Mayan's camp. Balam is severely injured but Black Eagle's wife Ixchel (Shirley Ann Field) tends to his wounds and eventually the two leaders agree to settle their differences and coexist in peace. Hunac Ceel (Leo Gordon) Balam's old nemesis is not so forgiving. He has followed the Mayans to their new home where he and his troops mount a furious attack with the Indians and the Mayans leading a united front against the invaders.System Requirements:Running Time: 108 minutes Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:Â ACTION/ADVENTURE/CLASSICS Rating:Â NR UPC:Â 883904103011 Manufacturer No:Â M110301
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Summary: First time viewing this film
Comment: How have I not seen this movie before now?? It's true that it's very simplistic, for todays' standards, but for it's time, it is wonderful. I see NOTHING wrong with Yul Brynner strutting around half naked, showing off his shaved head. He is perfect for this role, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well George Chakiris fit his own role. The tale assumes the viewers know about the whys and whynots of human sacrifice, so it's really not necessary to explore it further. In my humble opinion, it is a movie that deserves a place on your DVD shelf if you love action, period pieces, or Yul. I'm glad to have it.
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Summary: Kings of the Sun
Comment: This is one of my all time Favorite movies.
Again I saw this movie a child, it was great
then, today it's even better!!
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Summary: The Maya on the Big Screen
Comment: Kings of the Sun has a lot of historic maybes. According to my reading on Ancient Mexico, there was a conqueror named Hunac Ceel(but I don't think he died somewhere on the Texas-Louisania coast). The time period looks around 800-1000AD, and there were temple mounds along the Mississippi-Ohio-Missouri rivers at about that time. Those cultures received at least some influence from the south. Maybe a refugee group of Maya did reach the Gulf Coast. The movie ends with a hint that was indeed the case. The Maya also conducted a coastal trade along the Gulf using canoes with 30-50 rowers, so the story has some factual basis(although using sails is in dispute).
I first saw this movie when it was released in 1963, and it started a personal interest in the Maya and other groups in preColumbian America. I was really happy to finally get a copy.
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Summary: Expected Better Quality
Comment: I received this DVD quickly and it was in fine shape - no problems.
However, the picture and sound quality were not as good as I expected.
It is about as good as high quality VHS.
5 star transaction though.
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Summary: Review
Comment: It is a very possible story. It happens before any white man set his footprints on Texas. Outstanding story, excellent actors. I highly recommend this movie.
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