Dark Of The Sun(1968) Apr 2026
: Secure $50 million in uncut diamonds locked in a timed vault . Key Cast & Characters
: Although set in Africa, it was actually filmed in Jamaica due to political unrest in the Congo at the time. Dark of the Sun(1968)
: An alcoholic doctor seeking redemption through the mission. Production & Legacy : Secure $50 million in uncut diamonds locked
: Curry's loyal friend and a moral compass, an American-educated Congolese soldier who fights for the stability of his country. Production & Legacy : Curry's loyal friend and
The film is rated (though often noted as "hard PG" or equivalent to R by modern standards) for:
Dark of the Sun (1968), released as The Mercenaries in some territories, is a gritty, high-stakes action film directed by Jack Cardiff and based on the novel by Wilbur Smith . It is widely remembered for its intense violence, jazz-infused score, and its influence on modern directors like Quentin Tarantino .
: Implied sexual assault and intense frightening scenes.