The Ghost and the Darkness
"Prey For The Hunters"
Originally released in 1996. The Ghost and the Darkness is a adventure/thriller film. directed by Stephen Hopkins.
Starring Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, and Tom Wilkinson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,105 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$38.6M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $38,619,405
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Douglas/Reuther Productions
- Bernina Film
- Mont Blanc Entertainment GmbH
- Constellation Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 disc...
Who directed The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness was directed by Stephen Hopkins.
How long is The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Ghost and the Darkness released?
The Ghost and the Darkness was released on October 11, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ghost and the Darkness?
The main cast of The Ghost and the Darkness includes Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani, Emily Mortimer.
Is The Ghost and the Darkness worth watching?
The Ghost and the Darkness has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,105 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.