Mountains of the Moon
"Two strangers made friends by a savage land. Two friends made enemies by the civilized world."
Originally released in 1990. Mountains of the Moon is a adventure/drama film. directed by Bob Rafelson. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Patrick Bergin, Iain Glen, and Richard E. Grant
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (82 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$4M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,011,793
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures
- IndieProd Company Productions
- Zephyr Films
- Carolco Pictures
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.
How long is Mountains of the Moon?
Mountains of the Moon has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was Mountains of the Moon released?
Mountains of the Moon was released on February 16, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mountains of the Moon?
The main cast of Mountains of the Moon includes Patrick Bergin, Iain Glen, Richard E. Grant, Fiona Shaw, John Savident.