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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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The Rear Column
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How long is The Rear Column?
The Rear Column has a runtime of 3h 27m (3 hours and 27 minutes).
Who directed The Rear Column?
The Rear Column was directed by Harold Pinter and released in 1980.
Who stars in The Rear Column?
The cast of The Rear Column includes John Horton, Michael Forrest, Alrick Riley, Sylvester Williams, Simon Ward.
