Mountains of the Moon(1990)
“Two strangers made friends by a savage land. Two friends made enemies by the civilized world.”
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.
Director
Bob Rafelson
Studio
TriStar Pictures
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Patrick Bergin
as Richard Burton
Iain Glen
as John Hanning Speke
Richard E. Grant
as Oliphant
Fiona Shaw
as Isabel
John Savident
as Lord Murchison
James Villiers
as Lord Oliphant
Adrian Rawlins
as Edward
Peter Vaughan
as Lord Houghton
Delroy Lindo
as Mabruki
Bernard Hill
as Dr. Livingstone
Matthew Marsh
as William
Richard Caldicot
as Lord Russell
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
TriStar Pictures • IndieProd Company Productions • Zephyr Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mountains of the Moon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mountains of the Moon (1990).
What is Mountains of the Moon about?▼
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.
Who directed Mountains of the Moon?▼
Mountains of the Moon was directed by Bob Rafelson and released in 1990. It is a adventure, drama, history film.
How long is Mountains of the Moon?▼
Mountains of the Moon has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
Who stars in Mountains of the Moon?▼
The cast of Mountains of the Moon includes Patrick Bergin as Richard Burton, Iain Glen as John Hanning Speke, Richard E. Grant as Oliphant, Fiona Shaw as Isabel, John Savident as Lord Murchison and more.
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