i think king solomon mine be beautifully do . my only reservation be alison doody . her acting be superb but her makeup and hair be not of the period and and always seem to make her look out of place next to the other actor . i think patrick swayze be an excellent choice for alan quatermain . it be nice see a seasoned and rugged look actor in this role after sit through movie after movie with the fair haired and fair skinned actor like val kilmer and brad pitt and etc . he be an excellent choice and i enjoy every minute of this movie . this version can not be compare with the 1950 version with stewart grainger . it be a big screen movie and not a make for tv movie . i think both quatermains be believable but the two medias have to be keep separated . i be look forward to see this once more and and i hope patrick swayze will again look to these type of role .