Movie · 1986
Is Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold is based on the book Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard (1887).
The movie was released in 1986.
The book behind Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
Allan Quatermain
by H. Rider Haggard · first published 1887 · adventure fiction
Novel by H. Rider Haggard.
Common questions
Is Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold based on a book?
Yes. Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold is based on the book Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard (1887).
Who wrote the book Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold is based on?
Allan Quatermain was written by H. Rider Haggard and first published in 1887.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Allan Quatermain before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of H. Rider Haggard's books
- King Solomon's Mines (film, 1950)
- King Solomon's Mines (film, 1985)
- She (film, 1965)
- King Solomon's Mines (TV, 2004)
- King Solomon's Mines (film, 1937)
- She (film, 1935)