Dark of the Sun

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

19681h 41m6.5(85 votes)

WarAdventureDrama

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.

Dark of the Sun (1968) is a war, adventure, and drama film directed by Jack Cardiff. It stars Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, and Peter Carsten. The film runs for 1 hour 41 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 85 votes.

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Director

Jack Cardiff

Cast

Rod Taylor

Curry

Yvette Mimieux

Claire

Peter Carsten

Henlein

Jim Brown

Ruffo

Kenneth More

Doctor Wreid

André Morell

Bussier

Olivier Despax

Surrier

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark of the Sun

Where can I watch Dark of the Sun?

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Who stars in Dark of the Sun?

Dark of the Sun stars Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, Peter Carsten, and Jim Brown, and was directed by Jack Cardiff.

How long is Dark of the Sun?

Dark of the Sun has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes.

When did Dark of the Sun come out?

Dark of the Sun was released in 1968.

What genre is Dark of the Sun?

Dark of the Sun is a war, adventure, and drama film.

Is Dark of the Sun worth watching?

Dark of the Sun holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.