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Dark of the Sun

NR19681h 41mJack Cardiff
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 67%

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"Brutes! Savages! Heroes! They're Mercenaries... They're Paid to do a Job!"

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.

WarAdventureDrama
Based On Novel Or BookCongoMercenaryHeistChainsaw

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dark of the Sun (1968) 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 stars in Dark of the Sun?

Dark of the Sun stars Rod Taylor (Curry), Yvette Mimieux (Claire), Peter Carsten (Henlein), Jim Brown (Ruffo), Kenneth More (Doctor Wreid). The film was directed by Jack Cardiff.

How long is Dark of the Sun?

Dark of the Sun has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968. It is rated NR.

Is Dark of the Sun worth watching?

Dark of the Sun holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of War, Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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