John Hanning Speke — Mountains of the Moon Character Profile

About John Hanning Speke

Lead British explorer and co-narrator of the expedition. Driven by ambition and scientific curiosity, he ultimately identifies Lake Victoria as the source of the Nile. His competitive streak fuels the film's central conflict.

John Hanning Speke — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Iain Glen

Appears in

Mountains of the Moon (1990)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (1)

• John Hanning Speke — Alliance Teammate — William (Matthew Marsh)

  Core expedition partner sharing the journey's objectives.

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• Richard Burton (Patrick Bergin)
• Oliphant (Richard E. Grant)
• Isabel (Fiona Shaw)
• William (Matthew Marsh)
• Lord Murchison (John Savident)
• Ben Amir (Roshan Seth)
• Stroyan (Garry Cooper)
• Edward (Adrian Rawlins)
• Herne (Christopher Fulford)
• Mrs. Speke (Doreen Mantle)
• Mrs. Arundell (Anna Massey)
• Norton Shaw (Peter Eyre)