Dark of the Sun (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, Dark of the Sun is an action, thriller, drama and adventure 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. A band of mercenaries led by Captain Curry travel through war-torn Congo across deadly terrain, battling rival armies, to steal $50 million in uncut diamonds. But infighting, sadistic rebels and a time lock jeopardize everything.
Who’s in it. Dark of the Sun 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, Dark of the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US 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 Dark of the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark of the Sun 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark of the Sun (1968)?
- In US, Dark of the Sun 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 Dark of the Sun worth watching?
- Dark of the Sun holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark of the Sun?
- Dark of the Sun stars Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, Peter Carsten, Jim Brown and Kenneth More.
- When was Dark of the Sun released?
- Dark of the Sun was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.