Lord Oliphant — Mountains of the Moon Character Profile

About Lord Oliphant

A prominent society figure and expedition patron. Advocates for the continuation of African exploration and participates in strategic debates back in Britain.

Character Facts

Played by

James Villiers

Appears in

Mountains of the Moon (1990)

Role

Supporting

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