: 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.
: 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. Dark of the Sun(1968)
: 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 : The film’s setting in the war-torn Congo
: 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. : Jack Cardiff , the legendary cinematographer of
: Curry and his team must take a steam train 300 miles into the interior to rescue European refugees and retrieve $50 million in diamonds before the town is overrun by "Simbas," a ruthless rebel horde.
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
: While it was initially overlooked, it has gained a cult following and was cited by Quentin Tarantino as an influence on his work.