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Mountains of the Moon (1990)

"Two strangers made friends by a savage land. Two friends made enemies by the civilized world."

6.519902h 16mEN
AdventureDramaHistory

Directed by Bob Rafelson

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

2h 16m

Language

EN

Release

February 16, 1990

Director

Bob Rafelson

Official Trailer

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Overview

The story of Captain Richard Francis Burton's and Lt. John Hanning Speke's expedition to find the source of the Nile river in the name of Queen Victoria's British Empire.

Cast

Patrick Bergin

Patrick Bergin

Richard Burton

Iain Glen

Iain Glen

John Hanning Speke

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Oliphant

Fiona Shaw

Fiona Shaw

Isabel

John Savident

John Savident

Lord Murchison

James Villiers

James Villiers

Lord Oliphant

Adrian Rawlins

Adrian Rawlins

Edward

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Lord Houghton

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Mabruki

Bernard Hill

Bernard Hill

Dr. Livingstone

Matthew Marsh

Matthew Marsh

William

Richard Caldicot

Richard Caldicot

Lord Russell

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Mountains of the Moon (1990), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The story of Captain Richard Francis Burton's and Lt. John Hanning Speke's expedition to find the source of the Nile river in the name of Queen Victoria's British Empire.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Mountains of the Moon. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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