Katanga (1968): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, Katanga is an action, thriller, drama and abenteuer film directed by Jack Cardiff, running about 101 minutes. “Brutes! Savages! Heroes! They're Mercenaries... They're Paid to do a Job!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In den Wirren des Kongokriegs soll der Söldneroffizier Captain Krüger Menschen und Diamanten aus einem Rebellengebiet in Sicherheit bringen. Mit einem Eisenbahnzug und 40 Mann stößt er 500 Kilometer weit ins Hinterland vor. Dabei entwickelt sich das gefährliche Unternehmen mehr und mehr zu einem Himmelfahrtskommando.
Who’s in it. Katanga stars Rod Taylor as Curry, Yvette Mimieux as Claire, Peter Carsten as Henlein and Jim Brown as Ruffo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Katanga has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Katanga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Katanga tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Katanga (1968)?
- In USA, Katanga is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Katanga worth watching?
- Katanga holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and abenteuer. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Katanga?
- Katanga stars Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, Peter Carsten, Jim Brown and Kenneth More.
- When was Katanga released?
- Katanga was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.