The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
The Ghost and the Darkness is a 1996 adventure movie directed by Stephen Hopkins, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer and Tom Wilkinson.
Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington, who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions.
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What is The Ghost and the Darkness about?
Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington, who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions.
When was The Ghost and the Darkness released?
The Ghost and the Darkness was released on 11 October 1996.
How long is The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness runs 1h 49m.
Who made The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness was directed by Stephen Hopkins.
Where can I watch The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness is available on Hoopla, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Ghost and the Darkness
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Cast
- Michael Douglas as Charles Remington
- Val Kilmer as Col. John Henry Patterson
- Tom Wilkinson as Sir Robert Beaumont
- John Kani as Samuel
- Emily Mortimer as Helena Patterson
- Bernard Hill as Dr. David Hawthorne
- Brian McCardie as Angus Starling
- Om Puri as Abdullah
- Jack Devnarain as Nervous Sikh Orderly
- Henry Cele as Mahina
- Kurt Egelhof as Indian Victim
- Satchu Annamalai as Worker
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