Review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) by John O — 04 Dec 2007

Great movie. Very intense scenes with lots of encounter with wild life in Africa. Based on a true story.

This review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) was written by John O on 04 Dec 2007.

The Ghost and the Darkness has generally received positive reviews.

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