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Release Year1990
Runtime2h 16m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresAdventure, Drama, History
Votes88
DirectorBob Rafelson
WritersBob Rafelson, William Harrison
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMountains of the Moon
About Mountains of the Moon
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.
Directed by Bob Rafelson, Mountains of the Moon leans on a strong ensemble — Patrick Bergin, Iain Glen, Richard E. Grant — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1990.
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