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The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) 6.8
A bridge engineer and an experienced old hunter begin a hunt for two lions after they start attacking local construction workers. Director:Stephen HopkinsWriter:William Goldman |
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Cast
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Set in 1898, this movie is based on the true story of two lions in Africa that killed 35 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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Only the most incredible parts are true. 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:
USARelease 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:
$9,215,063 (USA) (11 October 1996)Gross:
$38,553,833 (USA) (7 February 1997)Company Credits
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Written and Produced by George Acogny
Performed by The Worldbeaters
with The Johannesburg Choir
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The rifle used by Val Kilmer is a "Lee Speed" sporter, most likely in .303 caliber. The movie rifle is historically correct and most likely came from a South African movie prop supply house. BSA made these rifles from 1892 until at least the 1930s in .303, 7mm, and 8mm. BSA offered several different versions and options on these rifles. The term "Lee Speed" was used for commercial rifles. These rifles were mostly manufactured by the BSA Company, who also made Gov't rifles (Lee-Enfield Mk1 NoIII being the most common) and had the machinery in place to make sporting versions. See more »Goofs
The bridge pictured in the movie is a truss bridge. The actual Tsavo bridge was/is of the plate girder type. See more »Crazy Credits
The beginning of the end credits is shown with a photograph of the real bridge as background. See more »Soundtracks
Jungal Bahar (The Prey Song)Written and 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.