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Mountains of the Moon

Mountains of the Moon

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

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. The film tells the story of their meeting, their friendship emerging amidst hardship, and then dissolving after their journey.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Mountains of the Moon
  • Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1990-02-16
  • Runtime: 136 minutes
  • Rating: 6.445/10 (73 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: TriStar Pictures, IndieProd Company Productions, Zephyr Films, Carolco Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0203
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Patrick Bergin

Patrick Bergin

as Richard Burton

Iain Glen

Iain Glen

as John Hanning Speke

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

as Oliphant

Fiona Shaw

Fiona Shaw

as Isabel

John Savident

John Savident

as Lord Murchison

James Villiers

James Villiers

as Lord Oliphant

Adrian Rawlins

Adrian Rawlins

as Edward

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

as Lord Houghton

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

as Mabruki

Bernard Hill

Bernard Hill

as Dr. Livingstone

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Trailers & Clips

Mountains Of The Moon Trailer

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or bookafricariverexpeditionnilebritish empireexplorationlake victoria19th centurygay theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountains of the Moon?

Mountains of the Moon is a Adventure, Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1990-02-16.

Who are the main actors in Mountains of the Moon?

The main cast includes Patrick Bergin, Iain Glen, Richard E. Grant, Fiona Shaw, John Savident, .

Where can I watch Mountains of the Moon online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Mountains of the Moon is available.

Is Mountains of the Moon based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Mountains of the Moon?

Mountains of the Moon has an IMDb rating of 6.445/10 based on 73 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Mountains of the Moon?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Mountains of the Moon?

The soundtrack was composed by TriStar Pictures, IndieProd Company Productions, Zephyr Films, Carolco Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Mountains of the Moon filmed?

Mountains of the Moon was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Mountains of the Moon?

The total runtime of Mountains of the Moon is 136 minutes.

Is Mountains of the Moon suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Mountains of the Moon?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Mountains of the Moon.

Does Mountains of the Moon have a post-credit scene?

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