Solomon King (1974) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A coup over an oil-producing country draws Solomon into a pursuit of those responsible for Oneeba's death, ending with a call to organize a counter-coup.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Coup at the Oil Fields

Manny describes improved production under the oil concession while Oneeba challenges Hassan. Gunmen attack, Hassan claims control, and Manny and Oneeba flee.

Key Events

• Oil Concession Results — Manny explains that oil production rose after he and Solomon received the concession. Characters: Manny King, Princess Oneeba Location: Oil fields
• Oneeba Questions Hassan — Oneeba questions why Hassan failed to achieve similar production results. Characters: Princess Oneeba, Hassan Location: Oil fields
• Attack on the Oil Fields — Gunmen attack during the king and Oneeba's visit to Manny. Characters: Manny King, Princess Oneeba, Hassan Location: Oil fields
• Hassan Claims Control — Hassan tells an American agent that he has seized control of the country. Characters: Hassan Location: Unspecified

A Haven Under Threat

Solomon becomes involved in protecting Oneeba and hearing her suspicions about Hassan's oil-for-support deal. He declines O'Malley's CIA offer for the time being, but Oneeba is killed.

Key Events

• Flight to the United States — Manny escapes with Oneeba while the king remains in Rwanda. Characters: Manny King, Princess Oneeba Location: From the Middle Eastern country to the United States
• Solomon Takes Oneeba's Case — Solomon becomes involved in protecting Oneeba and investigating the coup plot. Characters: Solomon King, Princess Oneeba Location: United States
• Oil-for-Support Allegation — Oneeba says she believes Hassan is trading her country's oil for American support. Characters: Solomon King, Princess Oneeba, Hassan Location: United States
• Solomon Declines CIA Help — Solomon declines O'Malley's CIA offer for now and prioritizes Oneeba's safety. Characters: Solomon King, O'Malley Location: Unspecified
• Oneeba Is Killed — Oneeba is killed, and the character profile says she dies in Solomon's arms. Characters: Solomon King, Princess Oneeba Location: Unspecified

Following the Violence

Grieving and blaming himself, Solomon pursues the people responsible. Leads involving a hotel and an exposed leak move the investigation forward amid gunfights and losses.

Key Events

• Solomon Blames Himself — Solomon blames himself for failing to protect Oneeba. Characters: Solomon King Location: Unspecified
• Search for the Killers — Solomon pursues those behind the violence and follows leads involving a hotel used by a suspected hit man. Characters: Solomon King Location: Unspecified
• Hassan's Leak Exposed — An agent connected to Hassan is exposed as a leak undermining the effort against the coup. Characters: Solomon King, Hassan Location: Unspecified
• Assassin Tracked — Solomon's side tracks the assassin as the investigation leads to further gunfights and losses. Characters: Solomon King Location: Unspecified

The Fight Still Ahead

Hassan continues directing operations from abroad and orders Winestock killed. After Winestock's death and O'Malley's explanation, Solomon is urged to recruit former Green Beret companions, while the counter-coup remains unresolved.

Key Events

• Winestock Found Dead — Hassan orders Winestock killed; after Winestock is found dead, O'Malley explains his role for Hassan. Characters: Hassan, O'Malley Location: Unspecified
• Call to Counter-Coup — O'Malley urges Solomon to recruit former Green Beret companions and act against Hassan, but the struggle remains ahead. Characters: Solomon King, O'Malley, Hassan Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Oil Field Dispute — Manny's account of rising production and Oneeba's challenge to Hassan precede the attack.
  • Production Rises — Manny explains that production improved after the oil concession.
  • Oneeba Challenges Hassan — Oneeba questions Hassan's failure to achieve similar results.
• Coup and Flight — The attack and Hassan's seizure of control force Manny and Oneeba to escape.
  • Gunmen Attack — Gunmen strike during the visit to the oil fields.
  • Escape to America — Manny and Oneeba flee while the king remains in Rwanda.
• Solomon's Involvement — Solomon takes on Oneeba's protection and hears her suspicion about Hassan's plans.
  • Protection First — Solomon says keeping Oneeba safe is his priority.
  • Oil for Support — Oneeba believes Hassan is offering oil for American support.
• The Personal Loss — Oneeba's death turns Solomon's protective effort into a personal pursuit.
  • Oneeba Is Killed — Oneeba dies, as described in Solomon's character profile.
  • Solomon's Guilt — Solomon blames himself for failing to protect her.
• Uncovering the Network — Solomon follows leads and exposes an agent's connection to Hassan's effort.
  • Hotel Lead — The investigation follows a hotel where a suspected hit man stayed.
  • Leak Exposed — An agent connected to Hassan is identified as a leak.
• Violence and Losses — The investigation brings further gunfights and reveals Hassan's continuing direction of operations.
  • Assassin Tracked — Solomon's side tracks the assassin.
  • Winestock Found Dead — Winestock is found dead after Hassan orders that he be killed.
• Counter-Coup Remains — O'Malley urges Solomon to act, but the struggle to free the country lies ahead.
  • Recruit Former Comrades — O'Malley urges Solomon to recruit former Green Beret companions.
  • Next Move Unresolved — The story closes with Solomon called to act against Hassan.

Directed by

Sal Watts, Jack Bomay

Key Cast

• Sal Watts — Solomon King
• James Watts — Manny King
• Samaki Bennett — Samaki Miller
• Claudia Russo — Princess Oneeba
• Felice Kinchelow — Albert