“The slow descent into madness of a group of British Army officers abandoned in the Congo.”
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The Rear Column (1980) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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The Rear Column is a 1980 film from director Harold Pinter, with a cast led by John Horton, Michael Forrest and Alrick Riley. It is 3 hours 27 minutes long and was released on October 1, 1980.
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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.
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When was The Rear Column released?
The Rear Column was released on October 1, 1980.
What is the runtime of 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 as Jameson, Michael Forrest as Stanley, Alrick Riley as Boy and Sylvester Williams as John Henry. The cast also includes Simon Ward, Barry Foster, Donald Gee and Clive Francis.
Who directed The Rear Column?
The Rear Column was directed by Harold Pinter. The screenplay is credited to Simon Gray.
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