War ·Adventure ·Drama · United Kingdom · 1968 · 1h 41m

Dark of the Sun

Dark of the Sun poster
Director
Jack Cardiff
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
Crew
Edward Scaife — Director of Photography Ernest Walter — Editor Jacques Loussier — Original Music Composer Ranald MacDougall — Screenplay Adrian Spies — Screenplay Wilbur Smith — Novel
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Dark of the Sun — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Jack Cardiff Director Edward Scaife Director of Photography Ernest Walter Editor Jacques Loussier Original Music Composer Ranald MacDougall Screenplay Adrian Spies Screenplay Wilbur Smith Novel George Englund Producer
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