King Solomon’s Mines

A seasoned safari guide who starts skeptical of taking orders from Elizabeth but proves himself a capable leader. He is resourceful, stoic, and physically capable, guiding the group through danger while gradually opening up to companionship and love. His arc centers on balancing pride with collaboration and humanity.

Determined and driven, she joins the expedition to find her missing husband and quickly becomes a driving force of the journey. She challenges authority when necessary but also forms a deep connection with Allan as danger tightens their bond. Her resilience and resolve push the group forward.

Elizabeth's brother, practical and loyal, who volunteers for the perilous voyage. He provides steady counsel, supports Allan's leadership, and takes decisive action in moments of danger. His presence anchors the party's morale and courage.

A tall, enigmatic native who joins the group and is later revealed to be royalty returned to reclaim his throne. He embodies calm strength, strategic thinking, and a sense of rightful duty. His presence shifts the political dynamic of the expedition and the looming power struggle.

The usurper ruler whose authority the group confronts. He embodies rule through fear and cunning, resisting external interference and clinging to power even as tensions rise. His actions precipitate the climactic clashes that determine the future of the region.

The king's advisor and manipulator who schemes behind the scenes. He leads the party toward a cave of jewels and orchestrates booby traps, embodying danger and cunning. His influence heightens the film's mystery and peril.

A loyal native companion whose courage and support aid the group before an untimely death at the hands of Van Brun. His loyalty and bravery illustrate the complexities of alliance in the safari.

A rogue white fugitive living with a tribe who becomes a hostile threat to the group. His self-serving actions escalate danger, culminating in a dramatic confrontation with Allan. He embodies the lawless edge of the expedition.