The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
A bridge engineer and an experienced old hunter begin a hunt for two lions after they start attacking local construction workers.
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Charles Remington -
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Dr. David Hawthorne -
Angus Starling -
Helena Patterson -
Abdullah -
Mahina -
Indian Victim -
Worker #1
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Worker #2
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Nervous Sikh Orderly
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Director:
Stephen HopkinsWriter:
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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, appears to have a 26" barrel and is probably chambered for .303 British though the BSA was available in different calibers. The Lee-Speed was popular with British officers and other hunters who wanted a fine rifle but couldn't afford the expensive double barrel rifles made by Purdy and others. The Lee-Speeds were also popular because they fired the British service round and had the same action as the Lee-Enfield bolt action rifle. In the primitive conditions of Africa in the late 19th and early 20th century, the British Army was often a source of supply for hunters and colonists, which would have included spare parts and ammo. There were not many Cabelas sitting around on the grasslands of Kenya.
Quotes
Samuel:
This is the most famous and true African adventure. Famous because what took place at Tsavo never happened before. Colonel John Patterson was there when it began. A fine Irish gentleman, a brilliant engineer. He was my friend. My name is Samuel. I ...
Goofs
In reality, Patterson killed both lions himself. The great white hunter Remington is complete fiction, and no one like that was ever present in Tsavo during the time the events took place.
Crazy Credits
The beginning of the end credits is shown with a photograph of the real bridge as background.
Soundtracks
Jungal Bahar (The Prey Song)Written and Produced by George Acogny
Performed by The Worldbeaters with The Johannesburg Choir
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Adventure | Drama | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
11 October 1996Language
English, Hindi
Country of Origin
Germany, USAFilming Locations
Songimvelo Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South AfricaBox Office
Budget:
$55,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$9,215,063 13 October 1996
Gross USA:
$38,619,405
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$38,619,405
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