Dark Of The Sun(1968) -
: The film’s setting in the war-torn Congo provided a dark, realistic backdrop that contrasted with the more "fun" war movies of the era.
: Jack Cardiff , the legendary cinematographer of Black Narcissus and The Red Shoes . Bruce Curry : Rod Taylor. Ruffo : Jim Brown. Claire : Yvette Mimieux. Captain Henlein : Peter Carsten. Dr. Wreid : Kenneth More. Key Characteristics & Reception Dark of the Sun(1968)
: Curry's companion, Ruffo (Jim Brown), serves as the film's moral compass, contrasting Curry’s profit-driven motives with a genuine commitment to Africa’s future. Cast & Crew : The film’s setting in the war-torn Congo
The film has been restored and released on Blu-ray by the Warner Archive Collection , which features a sharp HD transfer and superb color. Dark of the Sun (1968) is a contrast of traditions Ruffo : Jim Brown
: Along the way, the team faces attacks from UN forces and rebels, internal betrayal by an ex-Nazi named Captain Henlein, and a race against a time-locked vault.
: Although set in Africa, much of the film was shot in Jamaica . Availability
: For its time, the film was exceptionally brutal, featuring a famous chainsaw duel, graphic torture, and massacres. It was heavily re-edited for its initial release.