Muscular Mayhem! Dark of the Sun (AKA:The Mercenaries) is directed by Jack Cardiff and adapted to screenplay by Ranald MacDougall (alias Quentin Werty) and Adrien Spies from Wilbur Smith's novel "The Dark of the Sun". It stars Rod Taylor, Jim Brown, Yvette Mimieux, Peter Carsten and Kenneth More. A Panavision/Metrocolor production, music is by Jacques Loussier and cinematography by Edward Scaife. A band of…
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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.
Top Cast
Rod Taylor
Curry
Yvette Mimieux
Claire
Peter Carsten
Henlein
Jim Brown
Ruffo
Kenneth More
Doctor Wreid
André Morell
Bussier
Olivier Despax
Surrier
Guy Deghy
Delage
Bloke Modisane
Kataki
Calvin Lockhart
Ubi
Alan Gifford
Jansen
David Bauer
Adams
Murray Kash
Cochrane
John Serret
Father Dominic
Danny Daniels
General Moses
Alex Gradussov
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FAQ about Dark of the Sun
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.
When was Dark of the Sun released?
Dark of the Sun was released in 1968.
What genres does Dark of the Sun belong to?
Dark of the Sun is categorised as War, Adventure, Drama.
Who stars in Dark of the Sun?
The cast of Dark of the Sun includes Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, Peter Carsten, Jim Brown, Kenneth More.