Mountains of the Moon

1990 R 2h 16m 7.1

The legendary true-story of Capt. Richard Francis Burton and Lt. John Hanning Speke's tumultuous expedition to find the source of the Nile river.

The story of Captain Richard Francis Burton 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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Studio(s): TriStar Pictures, IndieProd Company Productions

Originally Released: United States on Feb 16, 1990

Budget: $19,000,000.00

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Mystery, History