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Mountains of the Moon

1990

Bob Rafelson

Patrick Bergin, Iain Glen, Fiona Shaw, Richard E. Grant ...

6.6

1,233

Adventure Richard Francis Burton (Patrick Bergin) and John Hanning Speke (Iain Glen), two of historys most remarkable adventurers, set out to Africa in 1854 to find the mysterious source of the Nile River, their expedition supported by the Royal Geographic Society. Their quest is treacherous--the two men face intense hardship in the African wilderness and must confront native tribes that proceed to capture them and hold Burton hostage while ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times	"It tells its story soberly and intelligently, and with quiet style. It doesn't manufacture false thrills or phony excitement (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"	POS
United States	Kurt Jacobsen Chicago Reader	"Rafelson concocts mediocre entertainment at a high cost."	NEU

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