The Place of the Dead
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Suri Krishnamma
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Pope
- Original Score
- Julian Nott
- Original Title
- The Place of the Dead
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- LWT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suri Krishnamma
Jeff Pope
Julian Nott
Nino Gaetano Martinetti
Ian Sutherland
Simon Shaps, Jeff Pope
Department Leadership Roster
Suri Krishnamma
Director
Jeff Pope
Writer
Julian Nott
Original Music Composer
Nino Gaetano Martinetti
Director of Photography
Ian Sutherland
Editor
David Rowe
Costume Design
Michael Ralph
Production Design
Jeff Pope
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Place of the Dead
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What is The Place of the Dead about?
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.
Who directed The Place of the Dead?
The Place of the Dead was directed by Suri Krishnamma.
Who stars in The Place of the Dead?
The principal cast of The Place of the Dead includes Greg Wise, Simon Dutton, Dougray Scott, John McArdle, Ralph Brown.
When was The Place of the Dead released and how long is it?
The Place of the Dead was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Place of the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Place of the Dead was composed by Julian Nott.