page_title: Dark of the Sun
section_title: Soundtrack
hierarchical_section_title: Dark of the Sun / Production / Soundtrack
caption_attribution_description: Jacques Loussier in Hong Kong
context_page_description: Dark of the Sun is a 1968 adventure war film starring Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, Jim Brown, and Peter Carsten. The film, which was directed by Jack Cardiff, is based on Wilbur Smith's 1965 novel, The Dark of the Sun. The story about a band of mercenaries sent on a dangerous mission during the Congo Crisis was adapted into a screenplay by Ranald MacDougall. Critics condemned the film on its original release for its graphic scenes of violence and torture.
context_section_description: All music is composed by Jacques Loussier.
caption: Jacques Loussier, a French jazz pianist wrote the film's memorable progressive score. It was initially released by MGM Records in 1968; a re-release with bonus tracks was made available in 2008.
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