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Dark of the Sun
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Dark of the Sun

1968-02-08 · 101 min · ★ 6.6

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.

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Production details

Directors
Jack Cardiff
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,500,000

Top Cast

Rod TaylorRod TaylorCurry
Yvette MimieuxYvette MimieuxClaire
Peter CarstenPeter CarstenHenlein
Jim BrownJim BrownRuffo
Kenneth MoreKenneth MoreDoctor Wreid
André MorellAndré MorellBussier
Olivier DespaxOlivier DespaxSurrier
Guy DeghyGuy DeghyDelage
Bloke ModisaneBloke ModisaneKataki
Calvin LockhartCalvin LockhartUbi
Alan GiffordAlan GiffordJansen
David BauerDavid BauerAdams
Murray KashCochrane
John SerretJohn SerretFather Dominic
Danny DanielsDanny DanielsGeneral Moses
Alex Gradussov

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