Movie

The Rear Column

“The slow descent into madness of a group of British Army officers abandoned in the Congo.”

19803h 27m

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Director: Harold Pinter
Release date: 1980-10-01
Runtime: 3h 27m
Language: EN
Status: Released

About The Rear Column

The Rear Column is a 1980 movie, directed by Harold Pinter, starring John Horton, Michael Forrest and Alrick Riley. It has a runtime of 3 hours 27 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Rear Column in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in the jungle of the Congo Free State in 1887–88, the story begins after explorer Henry Morton Stanley, has gone to relieve Emin Pasha, governor of Equatoria, from a siege by Mahdist forces. He leaves behind him a 'rear column' with supplies at the Yambuya camp on the Aruwimi River and instructs them to wait until the Arab slave trader, Tippu Tib, has brought 600 more porters before following on to Equatoria. The play follows the story of the men left waiting in the camp. The officers depicted in the play are based on historical figures.

Cast

John Horton

Jameson

Michael Forrest

Stanley

Alrick Riley

Boy

Sylvester Williams

John Henry

Simon Ward

Ward

Barry Foster

Barttelot

Donald Gee

Bonny

Clive Francis

Troup

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rear Column in Mexico?+

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How long is The Rear Column?+

The Rear Column has a runtime of 3 hours 27 minutes (207 minutes).

Who stars in The Rear Column?+

The Rear Column stars John Horton, Michael Forrest, Alrick Riley, Sylvester Williams and Simon Ward.

When did The Rear Column come out?+

The Rear Column is a 1980 movie directed by Harold Pinter.

Who directed The Rear Column?+

The Rear Column was directed by Harold Pinter.