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Mountains of the Moon

Adventure • Drama • History • 1990 • 2h 16m

Mountains of the Moon movie poster

RATING★ 3.3

RUNTIME2h 16m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

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.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “Two strangers made friends by a savage land. Two friends made enemies by the civilized world.”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
Director: Bob Rafelson
Original Language: EN

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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.
When was Mountains of the Moon released?: Mountains of the Moon was released on February 16, 1990.
How long is Mountains of the Moon?: Mountains of the Moon has a runtime of 2h 16m.
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