Mountains of the Moon

Synopsis

"Victorian explorers Richard Francis Burton (Patrick Bergin) and John Hanning Speke (Iain Glen) set off for Africa in 1854 to find the Nile River's source. The men face intense hardships in the African wilderness, including capture and torture by native tribes. When they return to England, their close friendship dissolves amid betrayal and acrimony. The film is based on William Harrison's historical novel and the diaries of Burton and Speke." [Netflix]

Genre

Historical

Released

1990

Location

Europe & Africa

Period

The search for the source of the Nile by two men--this is the story of their relationship. The movie also makes a strong statement about slavery, the nobility of all men, and the power of love (Richard Burton and his friend the slave and his wife).

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