: While it was initially overlooked, it has gained a cult following and was cited by Quentin Tarantino as an influence on his work.
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 Dark of the Sun(1968)
: 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. : While it was initially overlooked, it has
: 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. It was heavily re-edited for its initial release
: 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.
: 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.
, also known as The Mercenaries , is a gritty, hyper-violent action-adventure film directed by Jack Cardiff. Based on the novel by Wilbur Smith, it is set during the 1960s Congo Crisis and is renowned for its unflinching portrayal of mercenary warfare. Plot Overview