The Rear Column
“The slow descent into madness of a group of British Army officers abandoned in the Congo.”
Where to watch The Rear Column in Mexico
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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.
Overview
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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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.
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