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The Place of the Dead(1997)
Status: Released
Date: 1997-01-18
58%
4 Votes
Time: 1h 40m
Overview:
It was one of the last unexplored places on Earth; a terrifyingly deep gully in the heart of the Borneo jungle. It was the ultimate challenge – to climb down into it and explore what the locals call, "The Place of the Dead." Based on a true story that made headlines around the world, this adventure drama is the tale of men pushed to their limits and beyond, battling against forces that they could not comprehend.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Place of the Dead
Top 9 Billed Cast
Greg Wise
Corporal Hugh Brittan
Dougray Scott
Lance Corporal Richard Mayfield
John McArdle
Major Ron Foster
Ralph Brown
Sgt Bob Mann
David Nellist
Lance Corporal Steve Page
Phil McKee
Lance Corporal Peter Shearer
Timothy West
Chairman of the Inquiry
Anna Bolt
Kathryn
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Overview
It was one of the last unexplored places on Earth; a terrifyingly deep gully in the heart of the Borneo jungle. It was the ultimate challenge – to climb down into it and explore what the locals call, "The Place of the Dead." Based on a true story that made headlines around the world, this adventure drama is the tale of men pushed to their limits and beyond, battling against forces that they could not comprehend.
Release Date
1997-01-18
Average
5.75
Rating:
2.9 startsTagline
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Languages:
English
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