“The Ghost and the Darkness” is a 1996 American historical adventure film directed by Stephen Hopkins.
Synopsis:
The Ghost and the Darkness movie is based on the true story of two man-eating lions that terrorized the workers who were building a railroad bridge over the Tsavo River in Kenya in 1898. Colonel John Henry Patterson (Val Kilmer) is tasked with stopping the lions, which are nicknamed “The Ghost” and “The Darkness.” Patterson works with local workers and an engineer (Michael Douglas) to build a trap for the lions, but the creatures prove to be smart and elusive, killing more workers in the process. Patterson must then use all his skills to outsmart the lions and protect the workers.
Awards:
Academy Award for Best Sound Editing (1997)
BMI Film Music Award (Jerry Goldsmith) (1997)
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor – Adventure/Drama (Michael Douglas) (1997)
| Directed by | Stephen Hopkins |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Gale Anne Hurd Paul B. Radin A. Kitman Ho |
| Written by | William Goldman |
| Based on | The Man-eaters of Tsavo by John Henry Patterson |
| Starring | Bernard Hill, Brian McCardie, Emily Mortimer, Henry Cele, John Kani, Michael Douglas, Om Puri, Tom Wilkinson, Val Kilmer |
| Music by | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Cinematography | Vilmos Zsigmond |
| Edited by | Robert Brown Roger Bondelli Steve Mirkovich |
| Production companies |
Constellation Films Douglas/Reuther Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | October 11, 1996 |
| Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $55 million |
| Box office | $75 million |