Dark of the Sun

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Dark of the Sun is a men-on-a-mission adventure movie starring Rod Taylor and Jim Brown, directed by renowned cinematographer Jack Cardiff (Rambo: First Blood Pt. II) and featuring a great score. Over the years, the movie has gained a cult following due to its exciting, violent, entertaining and daring interpretation of the genre and bending of its conventions. It is cited as an influence, for example on Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.

Dark of the Sun

Main Details

  • Director: Jack Cardiff
  • Written by: Ranald MacDougall, Adrian Spies, Wilbur Smith
  • Starring: Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, Peter Carsten, Jim Brown
  • Music: Jacques Loussier

Also known as

  • The Dark of the Sun
  • The Mercenaries (original title)
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