CinemaOSMovie · 1990 · 1h 38m

Lakeland Rock

100%(1)IMDbDocumentary

First broadcast on Channel 4 in 1985, Lakeland Rock is a classic of climbing. Presented by Sir Chris Bonington, this 1990 documentary comprises four films that retrace five iconic routes, each representing a major milestone in a sport that reflects the social transformations of Great Britain. From the 1940s, when working-class people began climbing mountains, to the 1980s, marked by technological advancements, the rise of female climbers, and the soaring difficulty of sport climbing with its near-Olympic levels of physical preparation. In three of the films, the climbers recreate their first ascents, with a tribute to their deceased climbing partners, Don Whillans and Bill Peascod. Also included is the first filmed ascent of "Incantations" on Gable Crag by Pete Whillance and Dave Armstrong, which, rated E6 6b, was considered at the time to be the most difficult route in the Lake District.

Directed byPaul Berriff

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1990
Studios
Border TelevisionStriding Edge Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited
Starring
Chris Bonington

Chris Bonington

Self

Jill Lawrence

Jill Lawrence

Self

Pete Livesey

Pete Livesey

Self

Gill Price

Gill Price

Self

Pete Whillance

Pete Whillance

Self

Bill Peascod

Bill Peascod

Self

Don Whillans

Don Whillans

Self

Dave Armstrong

Dave Armstrong

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Paul Berriff
Paul Berriff

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