Movie · 1996 Available digitally

A Sombra e a Escuridão

The Ghost and the Darkness · Stephen Hopkins

1h 49min 14+ Release: 10/11/1996 Aventura História Thriller

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A Sombra e a Escuridão is a aventura e história movie released in 1996, directed by Stephen Hopkins, starring Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer e Tom Wilkinson. It runs 1h 49min and is rated 14+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Claro tv+.

Official synopsis

Reze para os caçadores.

No final do século XIX, um engenheiro vai para a África construir uma ponte, mas acaba se deparando com dois leões assassinos que aterrorizam os operários, pois várias vítimas são feitas e mesmo com a chegada de um experiente caçador (Michael Douglas), as mortes continuam.

Where to watch A Sombra e a Escuridão

Streaming

Claro tv+

Availability in Brazil · updated 02/10/2026

Cast of A Sombra e a Escuridão

12 actors

Michael Douglas as Charles Remington

Val Kilmer as Col. John Henry Patterson

Tom Wilkinson as Sir Robert Beaumont

John Kani as Samuel

Emily Mortimer as Helena Patterson

Bernard Hill as Dr. David Hawthorne

Brian McCardie as Angus Starling

Om Puri as Abdullah

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Jack Devnarain as Nervous Sikh Orderly Henry Cele as Mahina Kurt Egelhof as Indian Victim Satchu Annamalai as Worker

Director: Stephen Hopkins
Cinematography: Vilmos Zsigmond
Editing: Robert Brown, Steve Mirkovich, Roger Bondelli
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Production: Gale Anne Hurd, A. Kitman Ho, Paul B. Radin

Where you've seen the cast of A Sombra e a Escuridão

Michael Douglas as Charles Remington is also in Homem-Formiga (2015), Homem-Formiga e a Vespa (2018) and Vidas em Jogo (1997)
Val Kilmer as Col. John Henry Patterson is also in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Top Gun - Ases Indomáveis (1986) and Fogo Contra Fogo (1995)
Tom Wilkinson as Sir Robert Beaumont is also in Batman Begins (2005), Brilho Eterno de uma Mente sem Lembranças (2004) and O Cavaleiro Solitário (2013)
John Kani as Samuel is also in O Rei Leão (2019), Mistério no Mediterrâneo (2019) and Mufasa: O Rei Leão (2024)

Frequently asked questions about A Sombra e a Escuridão

Where to watch A Sombra e a Escuridão?

In Brazil, A Sombra e a Escuridão is available on Claro tv+.

Is A Sombra e a Escuridão on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Claro tv+.

Is A Sombra e a Escuridão on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 02/10/2026, A Sombra e a Escuridão was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Claro tv+.

How long is A Sombra e a Escuridão?

A Sombra e a Escuridão runs 1h 49min (109 minutes).

What is the age rating of A Sombra e a Escuridão?

In Brazil, it is rated 14+.

Is A Sombra e a Escuridão based on a book?

Yes. The movie is based on a book.

What year did A Sombra e a Escuridão come out?

A Sombra e a Escuridão came out in 1996.

A Sombra e a Escuridão details

Status: Released
Original title: The Ghost and the Darkness
Original language: English
Countries: Germany, United States of America
Production companies: Paramount Pictures, Douglas/Reuther Productions, Bernina Film