YouTube Documentary "Man Eating Lions of Tsavo"

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[Badjer]

I seldom watch movies based on real life because I know Hollywood and accuracy are many miles apart. It has kept me from watching the big screen version of this story. Liked this guys style of storytelling.

 

[Badjer]

In the opinion of those here, What is the most accurate tale of these lions? (Most likely book form)

 

[BeeMaa]

Movies are made for entertainment...not accuracy. That doesn't mean the movies aren't good, just historically inaccurate. The worst thing is that the younger generations take movies as FACT and don't do the proper research to find the real truth.

Personally, I liked the "Ghost & The Darkness".

 

[Badjer]

I have no problem if movies tell a story and expand reality. They are an escape after all. Just when they are telling a real life actually happened story it should be close to factual or have a disclaimer. Just my .02

 

[mark-hunter]

My two favorite movies about Africa are Ghost and Darkness, and Out of Africa....

There are good movies, fiction-based, also.

My way is, to read the book, watch the movie - not necessarily in that order. For example, my favourite submarine movie is The Hunt for Red October, but the book by Tom Clancy is even better.

For ghost and darkness, or man-eaters of Tsavo, there is a Patterson book of the same name, available. Recommended.

 

[Badjer]

Movies are made for entertainment...not accuracy. That doesn't mean the movies aren't good, just historically inaccurate. The worst thing is that the younger generations take movies as FACT and don't do the proper research to find the real truth.

Personally, I liked the "Ghost & The Darkness".

Like watching the movie or reading the Cliff's notes to do your book report...

 

[Badjer]

I have no problem if movies tell a story and expand reality. They are an escape after all. Just when they are telling a real life actually happened story it should be close to factual or have a disclaimer. Just my .02

I guess I've worked in the technical field for too long. I like a more defined line between fiction and NON-fiction

 

[BeeMaa]

I served on a submarine for 6 years in the 1990’s. Do you have any idea how many times I’ve seen “The Hunt For Red October” when we had riders onboard? And that doesn’t include “Operation Peticoat”, “Red Tide” and countless others.

Two movies about submarine life are close to accurate. “Das Boot” that depicts life on a German diesel boat in WW2 and I watched it for the first time when I got my dolphins. The second is a comedy with Kelsey Grammer called “Down Periscope”. The second one isn’t exactly Oscar worthy but for those who’ve served one a sub, it’s hilarious.

I’m able to enjoy both of the above movies for very different reasons.

For Africa, it’s “Ghost & The Darkness”.

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Funny, just watched Ghost of Darkness last night for the first time. Always get asked about it. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

 

[Badjer]

I served on a submarine for 6 years in the 1990’s. Do you have any idea how many times I’ve seen “The Hunt For Red October” when we had riders onboard? And that doesn’t include “Operation Peticoat”, “Red Tide” and countless others.

Two movies about submarine life are close to accurate. “Das Boot” that depicts life on a German diesel boat in WW2 and I watched it for the first time when I got my dolphins. The second is a comedy with Kelsey Grammer called “Down Periscope”. The second one isn’t exactly Oscar worthy but for those who’ve served one a sub, it’s hilarious.

I’m able to enjoy both of the above movies for very different reasons.

For Africa, it’s “Ghost & The Darkness”.

Never been in a sub, but like Down Periscope! For me that's one of those "no matter where in the movie I catch it while surfing channels, I watch the rest" movies

 

[mark-hunter]

I served on a submarine for 6 years in the 1990’s. Do you have any idea how many times I’ve seen “The Hunt For Red October” when we had riders onboard? And that doesn’t include “Operation Peticoat”, “Red Tide” and countless others.

Crimson Tide, my second-best movie on subs! Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington, and a Jack Russel Terrier named "Bear". And who the hell is in charge to launch!
(I was joking then with my ch eng and ch mate, of who is in charge and for what then...)

I have visited the russian submarine "Foxtrot" class, in Long Beach, and Yugo pocket sub in the local museum. I am not sure I would be able to be a submariner. Congrats on your service!

 

[BeeMaa]

Crimson Tide, my second-best movie on subs! Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington, and a Jack Russel Terrier named "Bear". And who the hell is in charge to launch!
(I was joking then with my ch eng and ch mate, of who is in charge and for what then...)

I have visited the russian submarine "Foxtrot" class, in Long Beach, and Yugo pocket sub in the local museum. I am not sure I would be able to be a submariner. Congrats on your service!

“CRIMSON Tide”…damn it. Appreciate the correction. Must have blocked it out for being forced to watch it so many times with the riders.

Being on a sub isn't for everyone. It's said that submariners eat their young. I appreciate your comment, it was my honor.

 

[HankBuck]

“CRIMSON Tide”…damn it. Appreciate the correction. Must have blocked it out for being forced to watch it so many times with the riders.

Being on a sub isn't for everyone. It's said that submariners eat their young. I appreciate your comment, it was my honor.
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@BeeMaa - I am impressed that you served on a Sub and were able to handle that “confinement” and be submerged for days or weeks at a time —- No wonder you’ve had success as a Hunter: You must be able to sit in a Tree Stand or Ground Blind for MONTHS and not get bored !!

 

[PARA45]

I've always heard that it takes a special kind of individual to be a submariner, not everyone is cut out for that task. Thank you for your service @BeeMaa, I'm sure you have some wonderful memories and stories to tell about your service.

 

[BeeMaa]

I've always heard that it takes a special kind of individual to be a submariner, not everyone is cut out for that task. Thank you for your service @BeeMaa, I'm sure you have some wonderful memories and stories to tell about your service.

Too many stories and most not fit for mixed company. But I will say there are many other jobs in the military that also take a special individual. And I couldn’t imagine doing their jobs either.

Let’s get back on topic. I watched the YT video last night and found it very interesting. Only planned on watching a few minutes, but got sucked in by it. If what Patterson wrote was true, I’d agree with those lions having taken down 300+ people over the course of their lives.

 

[CBH Australia]

I am a big fan of Ghost and the Darkness, the era, the story and just the Africa theme of it.

Watching this You Tube video above. The first thing I noticed was when Patterson went to the river he was planning a Bridge but he was not an Engineer. The few other sources I have seen show he is an engineer. At 15minutes 47 seconds Patterson is portrayed smoking a pipe. I don’t recall any reference to that. But I’m going to keep watching.

 

[CBH Australia]

This may interest those who have an interest in the thread topic.

I just found it after watching the first video