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Dark of the Sun (1968)

Movie ★ 6.6 101 min

War Adventure Drama

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.

Jack Cardiff Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 8, 1968
Runtime
101 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$2.0M
Box office
$1.5M
IMDb
tt0062863
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios

Themes

Cast

Rod Taylor Rod Taylor Curry Yvette Mimieux Yvette Mimieux Claire Peter Carsten Peter Carsten Henlein Jim Brown Jim Brown Ruffo Kenneth More Kenneth More Doctor Wreid André Morell André Morell Bussier Olivier Despax Olivier Despax Surrier Guy Deghy Guy Deghy Delage Bloke Modisane Bloke Modisane Kataki Calvin Lockhart Calvin Lockhart Ubi Alan Gifford Alan Gifford Jansen David Bauer David Bauer Adams Murray Kash Cochrane John Serret John Serret Father Dominic Danny Daniels Danny Daniels General Moses Alex Gradussov

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Dark of the Sun?
Dark of the Sun stars Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, Peter Carsten, Jim Brown.
When was Dark of the Sun released?
Dark of the Sun is a 1968 war, adventure, drama film.
Where can I watch Dark of the Sun?
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