CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 0h 26m

The Towers of Paine

First ascent of the Central Tower

Documentary

Leo Dickinson’s re-editing of the classic first ascent of the Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia, filmed by Vic Bray. The 44-year-old original footage was salvaged from a loft and shows Chris Bonington and Don Whillans in action. Readings from Don’s journal add depth and a recreation of a double rope snapping incident adds the necessary spice.

Directed byLeo Dickinson, Vic Bray

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 26m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 2007

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring
Chris Bonington

Chris Bonington

Self

Peter Firth

Self

Ian Clough

Self (archive footage)

Don Whillans

Don Whillans

Self (archive footage)

Barry Page

Self (archive footage)

Derek Walker

Self (archive footage)

John Streetly

Self (archive footage)

Stanley Bray

Self (archive footage)

Ian McNaught-Davis

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Leo Dickinson
Leo Dickinson
Vic Bray
Produced by
Leo Dickinson
Leo Dickinson

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