The Mercenaries (Dark of the Sun) (1968)
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89% of users liked it
(318 ratings)
Curry (Rod Taylor) is a veteran soldier-of-fortune hired by the president of the Congo for a three day mission. He and native Congoan Ruffo (Jim Brown) are to oversee the safe passage of a train through hostile enemy territory and bring back some uncut diamonds and a human cargo of fugitives loyal… More Curry (Rod Taylor) is a veteran soldier-of-fortune hired by the president of the Congo for a three day mission. He and native Congoan Ruffo (Jim Brown) are to oversee the safe passage of a train through hostile enemy territory and bring back some uncut diamonds and a human cargo of fugitives loyal to the Congo cause. The two employ the drunken Doctor Wreid (Kenneth More) and a suspicious ex-Nazi named Henlein (Peter Carsten). The quartet, along with 40 of the Congo's best soldiers, try to maneuver the train against the rebel forces and save the beautiful missionary Claire (Yvette Mimieux) at no extra charge. The action takes place in the wake of the political unrest that swept the Congo in the 1950s. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jack Cardiff
- Written By
- Wilbur Smith, Ranald MacDougall
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jul 3, 1968 Wide
Critic Reviews
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John Beifuss, Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)
A brief shot finds Rod Taylor at a river, on his knees, his eyes as wild as those of a creature slaking its thirst at a water hole. It's a brilliant evocation of the idea that man is the world's most scared yet dangerous and deadly animal.
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Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Iron-fisted Rod Taylor actioner, also starring Jim Brown.
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Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
A must-see for fans of hard-hitting action.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A mindless action flick with plenty of blood spilled.
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Cast
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Rod Taylor
as Captain Bruce Curry
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Yvette Mimieux
as Claire
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Jim Brown
as Sergeant Ruffo
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Kenneth More
as Dr. Reid, Dr. Wreid
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Peter Carsten
as Henlein, Hentein
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Calvin Lockhart
as Ubi
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André Morell
as Bussier
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Guy Deghy
as Deluge
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Bloke Modisane
as Cpl. Kataki
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Olivier Despax
as Surrier
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Alan Gifford
as Jansen
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David Bauer
as Adams
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Murray Kash
as Cochrane
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John Serret
as Father Dominic
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Danny D. Daniels
as Gen.Moses
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James Brown
as Ruffo
