The Ghost and the Darkness
The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) is an adventure film, directed by Stephen Hopkins. It stars Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer. The film is based on a true story. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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What The Ghost and the Darkness Is About
Stephen Hopkins's 1996 film follows an engineer sent to build a bridge in East Africa. Two lions are killing the workers. A hunter is called in. The film builds its tension on an unseen threat; the narrative keeps the colonial order in the background. It draws on a real case. Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer lead. The sound editing won an Academy Award. Who it's for: those who like adventure thrillers. Who it's not for: viewers uncomfortable with African characters kept in the background; the view stays within a colonial frame.
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What is The Ghost and the Darkness about?
Stephen Hopkins's 1996 film follows an engineer sent to build a bridge in East Africa. Two lions are killing the workers.
Where can I watch The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).
When did The Ghost and the Darkness come out?
The Ghost and the Darkness was released in 1996.
Who directed The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness was directed by Stephen Hopkins.
Who stars in The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness stars Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani.
What is The Ghost and the Darkness's rating?
The Ghost and the Darkness holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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