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

Directed by Bob Rafelson

Writers William Harrison Bob Rafelson William Harrison

Stars Patrick Bergin Iain Glen Richard E. Grant

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