Umbopa — King Solomon's Mines Character Profile

About Umbopa

A mysterious native who joins the 1897 safari but is secretly royalty returning to reclaim his throne. He successfully raises a rebellion, defeats King Twala in a traditional duel, and ensures the safe return of the expedition party.

Character Facts

Played by

Siriaque

Appears in

King Solomon's Mines (1950)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Umbopa — Alliance Ally — Elizabeth Curtis (Deborah Kerr)

  Strategic partner who provides military support and safe passage.

• Umbopa — Alliance Teammate — John Goode (Richard Carlson)

  Fellow traveler who benefits from Umbopa's leadership and rebellion.

• Umbopa — Conflict Hostile — Van Brun (Hugo Haas)

  Mutual antagonism stemming from Van Brun's fugitive status and Umbopa's royal rebellion.

• Umbopa — Alliance Teammate — Khiva (Kimursi)

  Fellow safari member before Khiva's tragic demise.

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More characters from King Solomon's Mines

• Elizabeth Curtis (Deborah Kerr)
• Allan Quartermain (Stewart Granger)
• John Goode (Richard Carlson)
• Van Brun (Hugo Haas)
• Austin - Safari Client (uncredited) (John Banner)
• Eric Masters (Lowell Gilmore)
• Traum - Safari Client (uncredited) (Henry Rowland)
• Khiva (Kimursi)
• Black Circle (uncredited) (Benempinga)
• Kafa - Umbopa's Old Uncle (uncredited) (Gutare)
• Blue Star (uncredited) (Ivargwema)
• Chief Gagool (Sekaryongo)