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The Dark Side of the Sun (1988): Cast

The Dark Side of the Sun (1988) movie poster

The Dark Side of the Sun is a 1988 romantic drama directed by Božidar ‘Bota’ Nikolić, starring Brad Pitt as Rick, Guy Boyd and Milena Dravić. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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The Dark Side of the Sun (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dark Side of the Sun About?

The premise of The Dark Side of the Sun without spoilers.

They needed a miracle for their love to survive Traveling in search of a cure for a rare skin disease, a man finds freedom and love along the way.

The Dark Side of the Sun Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • leather jacket
  • female nudity
  • man
  • disease
  • skin disease
  • bare chested male
  • fatal disease
  • photosensitivity
  • xeroderma pigmentosum
  • coming of age
  • motorcycle
  • sunlight
+3 more
  • leather
  • father son relationship
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Dark Side of the Sun Cast & Characters

Brad Pitt leads the cast as Rick, with Guy Boyd as Vater and Milena Dravić as Mother. Directed by Božidar ‘Bota’ Nikolić; 32 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Božidar ‘Bota’ Nikolić

More films directed by Božidar ‘Bota’ Nikolić: Balkan Brothers, Three Tickets to Hollywood, The Honorary Duty and Balkan Spy.

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The Dark Side of the Sun Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Темная сторона солнца” and “Die dunkle Seite der Sonne - The Dark Side of the Sun”.

Also known as
  • Темная сторона солнца
  • Die dunkle Seite der Sonne - The Dark Side of the Sun
  • The Dark Side of the Sun - Für die Liebe wählt er den Tod
  • A Hold fia
  • El lado oscuro del sol
  • 다크 사이드 오브 선
  • Тёмная сторона Солнца
  • Тъмната страна на слънцето
  • O Lado Negro do Sol
  • O Príncipe das Sombras
  • הצד האפל של השמש, მზის ბნელი მხარე
  • Odvrácená strana Slunce
+2 more
  • リック
  • 再见艳阳天

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FAQ

The Dark Side of the Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Dark Side of the Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dark Side of the Sun?

The Dark Side of the Sun runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was The Dark Side of the Sun released?

The Dark Side of the Sun was released on December 21, 1988.

Who directed The Dark Side of the Sun?

The Dark Side of the Sun was directed by Božidar ‘Bota’ Nikolić.

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Who is in the cast of The Dark Side of the Sun?

The Dark Side of the Sun stars Brad Pitt as Rick, Guy Boyd as Vater and Milena Dravić as Mother, among 32 credited actors.

Does The Dark Side of the Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dark Side of the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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