CinemaOSMovie · 2013 · 1h 7m

Assault on El Capitan

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The story of Wings of Steel is part legend and part myth. The first ascent team spent 39 days climbing the controversial route. The result - death threats, physical assaults and a slander campaign that polarized the climbing community for over 30 years.

Directed byJeff Vargen

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 7m
Language
EN
Released
September 25, 2013
Studios
Accidental Productions

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Featuring

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10 credited
Starring

Ammon McNeely

Self

Kait Barber

Self

Ron Kauk

Ron Kauk

Self

Eric Kohl

Self

Chris McNamara

Self

Hans Florine

Hans Florine

Self

Tom Evans

Tom Evans

Self

Gabe McNeely

Self

Ken Yager

Self

Peter Haan

Self

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Directed by
Jeff Vargen

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