: While it was initially overlooked, it has gained a cult following and was cited by Quentin Tarantino as an influence on his work.
: Although set in Africa, much of the film was shot in Jamaica . Availability Dark of the Sun(1968)
, 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 : While it was initially overlooked, it has
: 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. Based on the novel by Wilbur Smith, it
: 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.
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