The Mercenaries (Dark of the Sun)

The Mercenaries (Dark of the Sun) (1968)

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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

Unrated,
Directed By
Written By
Wilbur Smith, Ranald MacDougall
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Jul 3, 1968 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • 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.

  • Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

    Iron-fisted Rod Taylor actioner, also starring Jim Brown.

  • Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com

    A must-see for fans of hard-hitting action.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    A mindless action flick with plenty of blood spilled.

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