Dark of the Sun(1968)
“Brutes! Savages! Heroes! They're Mercenaries... They're Paid to do a Job!”
Overview
A band of mercenaries led by Captain Curry travel through war-torn Congo across deadly terrain, battling rival armies, to steal $50 million in uncut diamonds. But infighting, sadistic rebels and a time lock jeopardize everything.
Director
Jack Cardiff
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Rod Taylor
as Curry
Yvette Mimieux
as Claire
Peter Carsten
as Henlein
Jim Brown
as Ruffo
Kenneth More
as Doctor Wreid
André Morell
as Bussier
Olivier Despax
as Surrier
Guy Deghy
as Delage
Bloke Modisane
as Kataki
Calvin Lockhart
as Ubi
Alan Gifford
as Jansen
David Bauer
as Adams
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dark of the Sun?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dark of the Sun (1968).
What is Dark of the Sun about?▼
A band of mercenaries led by Captain Curry travel through war-torn Congo across deadly terrain, battling rival armies, to steal $50 million in uncut diamonds. But infighting, sadistic rebels and a time lock jeopardize everything.
Who directed Dark of the Sun?▼
Dark of the Sun was directed by Jack Cardiff and released in 1968. It is a war, adventure, drama film.
How long is Dark of the Sun?▼
Dark of the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Dark of the Sun?▼
The cast of Dark of the Sun includes Rod Taylor as Curry, Yvette Mimieux as Claire, Peter Carsten as Henlein, Jim Brown as Ruffo, Kenneth More as Doctor Wreid and more.
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