CinemaOSMovie · 2019 · 0h 25m

Rusty's Ascent

Documentary

Everest-obsessed since childhood, Robert “Rusty” Baillie fulfilled his dream of joining an Everest expedition in 1982. He was buried in an avalanche that killed several Sherpas, but dug himself out. After a rest day, the summit attempt resumed, and Rusty cheated death a second time. This portrait of a professional climber asks the big question: Is it worth it?

Directed byJordan Halland

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 25m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 2019
Studios
Payola Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring

Laurie Skreslet

Self (related character)

Robert 'Rusty' Baillie

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Jordan Halland

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