Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Winstar
• VHS Release Date: September 18, 1997
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304391560
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #233,238 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Revisit the spine-chilling, true story of the two lions responsible for the deaths of nearly 200 railway workers in Southern Kenya. The basis for the movie, THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS, this documentary features interviews with Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer and director Stephen Hopkins.

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Search Is Finally Over!, August 7, 2001

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"scorp76" (La Verne, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maneaters of Tsavo [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I came across this documentary by chance, not long after seeing the "Ghost and the Darkness" on the big screen. I was in one of those video-rental chain stores, (coincidentally, with the friend who took me to see the movie) and this movie was in an "employee's pics"-type section. We rented it, with no hesitation, as I had discredited the "based on a true story" intro. to the "G&tD", while my friend did not. This documentary erased whatever doubt may have lingered, while it also explained "How?", and "Why?"-which is why it was so memorable to both of us. I have since read J. Patterson's book, "The Man-Eaters of Tsavo", which holds his first-hand account of the events which are put to life in the "G&tD"... but the lions' history/background was covered best in this documentary. It's not "Hollywood", and one shouldn't expect it to be... however, it DOES document the reality behind the "G&tD", & shouldn't be overlooked!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Addition, November 9, 2000

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Jeanne Ukwendu "BellaOnline.com African Cultu... (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maneaters of Tsavo [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A great addition to your Kenyan Culture library. File this next to your copy of "Maneaters of Tsavo" by Col. Patterson and the video "The Ghost and the Darkness". This video includes interviews the Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas. Follow a group of Tsavo explorers as they follow the footsteps of Col Patterson during the maneaters crisis.

I enjoyed this video very much. A well done documentary.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE, October 28, 2000

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"samquest" (West Midlands United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maneaters of Tsavo [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a great companion to your "The Ghost and The Darkness" movie and a must for any Val Kilmer collection.

Here is the chance for you to learn the exciting true story behind Val Kilmer's "The Ghost and The Darkness" movie. This documentary revisits Col. John Patterson's account of the 2 lions responsible for the deaths of nearly 200 railway workers in Kenya. Interspersed within the documentary footage is an interview with Val Kilmer who talks about his travels to Africa, the legend behind the two lions, how he formed the character of John Patterson and the making of the film. Michael Douglas - the film's producer - is also interviewed for this documentary as is director Stephen Hopkins.