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The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) 6.7
Set in 1898, this movie is based on the true story of two lions in Africa that killed 130 people over a nine month period, while a bridge engineer and an experienced old hunter tried to ... See full summary » Director:Stephen HopkinsWriter:William Goldman |
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Set in 1898, this movie is based on the true story of two lions in Africa that killed 130 people over a nine month period, while a bridge engineer and an experienced old hunter tried to kill them. Written by Adil Siddiqi <adil@virginia.edu>
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Prey For The Hunters See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some violence and gore involving animal attacks | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
11 October 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Der Geist und die Dunkelheit See more »Box Office
Budget:
$55,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
ITL 3,820,999,000 (Italy) (27 December 1996)Gross:
$38,553,833 (USA) (7 February 1997)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Traditional musics
Lyrics by George Acogny
Produced by George Acogny
Performed by The Worldbeaters
with The Johannesburg Choir
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Trivia
The real Lt. Col. John Henry Patterson published a book about his experiences, titled "The Man-Eaters of Tsavo." See more »Goofs
In one scene, Remington tells Patterson that "We have an expression in prize fighting: 'Everyone has a plan until they've been hit.' Well my friend, you've just been hit." The events of this film take place in or closely around 1898, however the prizefighting expression used by Remington was coined by World War 2 era boxing great Joe Louis, who was not even born until 1914. See more »Crazy Credits
The beginning of the end credits is shown with a photograph of the real bridge as background. See more »Soundtracks
"Safari Ya Bamba (Journey to Bamba)"Traditional musics
Lyrics by George Acogny
Produced by George Acogny
Performed by The Worldbeaters
with The Johannesburg Choir
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The Ghost and the Darkness is an excellent film. It has the ingredients of a landmark movie. The story is based on fact. There was a bridge being built in Tsavo in 1898. There were two man-eating lions there who killed 130 people for no reason. And I believe there was something more behind the intentions of these lions. Evil can and does exist anywhere. Undoubtedly in humans, and, probably more than we'll ever know, in animals. The Ghost and the Darkness is a reminder how vulnerable we are to nature's fury, and that we should never under-estimate the potential of any animal.
In closing, I'll say that this movie is perfectly directed, superbly scored, and beautifully filmed, and to the adventurous and open-minded viewer, a movie with lasting satisfying and chilling effects.