The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
The Ghost and the Darkness is a book-based movie adapted from "The man-eaters of Tsavo" by J. H. Patterson. This Adventure/Thriller film is a loose adaptation, and its release date is October 11, 1996.
The Source Material
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Overview
In the late 19th century, the British began construction on a railway linking Uganda with the Indian Ocean. The railroad's passage through Africa crossed over the Tsavo River in Kenya, and thus the British Army brought Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson i…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- The Ghost and the Darkness
- Original Title
- The Ghost and the Darkness
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Adventure, Thriller, History
- US Theatrical
- October 11, 1996 · Rated R