Dark of the Sun
Seen it?1968 | 101 min | War, Adventure, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved The Man Who Would Be King or The Guns of Navarone, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Cardiff
- Rod TaylorCurry
- Yvette MimieuxClaire
- Peter CarstenHenlein
- Jim BrownRuffo
- Kenneth MoreDoctor Wreid
- André MorellBussier
- Olivier DespaxSurrier
- Guy DeghyDelage
- Bloke ModisaneKataki
- Calvin LockhartUbi