Dark Of — The Sun(1968)

: For its time, the film was exceptionally brutal, featuring a famous chainsaw duel, graphic torture, and massacres. It was heavily re-edited for its initial release.

At the height of the Congo Crisis, mercenary leader Captain Bruce Curry (Rod Taylor) is hired by President Ubi to lead a dangerous mission. Dark of the Sun(1968)

: Curry and his team must take a steam train 300 miles into the interior to rescue European refugees and retrieve $50 million in diamonds before the town is overrun by "Simbas," a ruthless rebel horde. : For its time, the film was exceptionally

: Although set in Africa, much of the film was shot in Jamaica . Availability : Curry and his team must take a

, also known as The Mercenaries , is a gritty, hyper-violent action-adventure film directed by Jack Cardiff. Based on the novel by Wilbur Smith, it is set during the 1960s Congo Crisis and is renowned for its unflinching portrayal of mercenary warfare. Plot Overview

: While it was initially overlooked, it has gained a cult following and was cited by Quentin Tarantino as an influence on his work.