Plot — 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 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Adventure, Thriller, History |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 109 min |
| Audience Score | 69% (6.9/10, 1,207 votes) |
The Ghost and the Darkness — FAQ
Is The Ghost and the Darkness worth watching? The Ghost and the Darkness holds a 6.9/10 rating from 1,207 viewers. 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 cor
Who directed The Ghost and the Darkness? Directed by Stephen Hopkins.
Who is in the cast of The Ghost and the Darkness? It stars Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani, Emily Mortimer, Bernard Hill and more.
Where can I stream The Ghost and the Darkness? You can stream The Ghost and the Darkness on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Ghost and the Darkness release? It released in 1996.
