Umbopo — King Solomon's Mines Character Profile

About Umbopo

Mysterious companion revealed as exiled Kukuana tribal chief and rightful ruler.

Umbopo — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Tribal leadership, Martial arts, Strategy, Bravery, Diplomacy

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Ken Gampu

Appears in

King Solomon's Mines (1985)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Umbopo — alliance — Allan Quatermain (Richard Chamberlain)
• Umbopo — Conflict Enemy — Colonel Bockner (Herbert Lom)

  Umbopo's tribe and leadership are directly threatened by Bockner's military invasion.

• Umbopo — Conflict Enemy — Dogati (John Rhys-Davies)

  Dogati's violent actions during the escape put him in direct opposition to Umbopo's group.

• Umbopo — Social Protector — Jesse Huston (Sharon Stone)

  Umbopo ensures Jesse's safe passage out of the mines and honors her at the journey's end.

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