Dark Sun (1980) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Dark Sun (1980) — A remake of Vávra's 1948 atomic age thriller Krakatit. Engineer Prokop creates the devastating explosive
Dark Sun (1980) Storyline
A remake of Vávra's 1948 atomic age thriller Krakatit. Engineer Prokop creates the devastating explosive “Krakatit” and soon confronts manipulative agents and imperialist conspiracies. Realizing his invention’s threat, he fights to prevent its misuse, risking everything to stop those who seek to exploit his epochal discovery.
Full Cast & Crew
- Radoslav Brzobohatý as Prokop
- Rudolf Hrušínský as Carson
- Magda Vášáryová as Kris
- Jerzy Kamas as Dai Mon
- Luděk Munzar as Tomeš
- Nóra Németh as Young Terrorist
- Jozef Adamovič as Dan
- Vladimír Šmeral as Tomeš
- Günter Naumann as Holz
- András Bálint as Terrorist Leader
- Lenka Pichlíková as Anči
- Szabó Sándor as Uncle James
- Jaroslav Radimecký
- Vasili Lanovoy as Professor Obermeier
- Ota Sklenčka as Profesor
Why Watch Dark Sun?
The Vibe: Dark Sun is a mind-bending and visually spectacular science fiction movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1980. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 4.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for dreamers and fans of speculative futures. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with science fiction-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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