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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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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| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatAn engaging and robust tale of exploration and adventure. |
| User ReviewGregory MIt is such a shame this film is dropping from our cultural memory, like a sisters ex boyfriend you don't see anymore. A film that should be mentioned in the same breath as the mission or perhaps the last of the mohicans. The acting is good, the story told however is fascinating not only on the face of it, the opening up of the dark continent, but deeper in terms of the Speke/Burton relationship. I just think its a shame we need to get our fix of adventure from fictional characters when it seems in reality our historical heroes are far more interesting. Kudos too goes to Rafelson for capturing some of the natural beauty that is the essence of Africa. If you liked Lawrence of Arabia this will not disappoint. |
| User ReviewSandra AThe movie is based on the life and adventures of Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton: The Secret Agent Who Made the Pilgrimage to Mecca, Discovered the Kama Sutra, and Brought the Arabian Nights to the West.The mountains of the moon is a quest for the source of the river Nile...Captivating story. |
| User ReviewStephen WSuch an underrated film. One of my favorites of all time. Sir Richard Francis Burton deserves another movie! |
| User ReviewChristopher SGreat movie, great acting. I was looking forward to seeing this again. A little bit shaby on the historical data. |
| User ReviewMithun GPerfect in every possible way. Roger Deakins is just incredible. |
| User ReviewYvonne Awhat is the source of the nile? Watch and find out, great movie top ten for me |
| User ReviewOscar NA stunning true-life adventure. Takes you to places most of us can only dream of! |
| User ReviewKaren HAmazing, spiritual, my favourite movie of all times! made me want to be a Victorian explorer. |
| User ReviewRussell LThis is what being British used to be, Exciting and scary at the same time, What explorers were! |
