The Place of the Dead

The Place of the Dead

100 mins | Drama, Thriller, Adventure | Jan. 18, 1997

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.

The Place of the Dead

100 mins | Drama, Thriller, Adventure | Jan. 18, 1997

The Place of the Dead
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.
Producers
Original title The Place of the Dead
Directors Carolina Häggström, Suri Krishnamma
Writers Jeff Pope

Cast

Greg Wise

as Corporal Hugh Brittan

Simon Dutton

as Lt Colonel Robert Neill

Dougray Scott

as Lance Corporal Richard Mayfield

John McArdle

as Major Ron Foster

Ralph Brown

as Sgt Bob Mann

David Nellist

as Lance Corporal Steve Page

Phil McKee

as Lance Corporal Peter Shearer

Timothy West

as Chairman of the Inquiry

Anna Bolt

as Kathryn