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1996 · 109 min · R

The Ghost and the Darkness

Directed by Stephen Hopkins · Adventure, Thriller, History

The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) is a Adventure film, directed by Stephen Hopkins set in Tsavo during the 1800s. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R.

A creature feature, with a tense tone. Themes of man vs nature and survival run throughout.

Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography
Vilmos Zsigmond
Cast
Michael DouglasVal KilmerTom WilkinsonJohn KaniEmily MortimerBernard HillBrian McCardieOm Puri

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Tsavo
Setting
Wilderness
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature Feature
Themes
Man Vs NatureSurvival
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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