CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 1h 32m · G

First Ascent

Some mountains are too difficult, too dangerous or too damn crazy to climb! That's why they do it.

61%(8)IMDbDocumentary

The classic film that inspired the National Geographic Series. Join a global quest with world-class climbers in pursuit of the ultimate goal: the first ascent. Featuring Dean Potter, Timmy O'Neill, Sonnie Trotter, and the amazing Didier Berthod on his quest for the first ascent of the Cobra Crack.

Directed byNick Rosen, Peter Mortimer

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
EN
Released
October 14, 2006
Studios
Sender Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Alex Honnold

Alex Honnold

Self

Didier Berthod

Didier Berthod

Self

David Lama

David Lama

Self

Dean Potter

Dean Potter

Self

Derek Hersey

Derek Hersey

Self (archive footage)

Timmy O'Neill

Timmy O'Neill

Self

Cedar Wright

Cedar Wright

Self

Ivaylo Ninov

Ivaylo Ninov

Self

Matt Seagal

Matt Seagal

Self

Fred Rouhling

Fred Rouhling

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Nick Rosen
Nick Rosen
Peter Mortimer
Peter Mortimer
Written by
Nick Rosen
Nick Rosen
Peter Mortimer
Peter Mortimer

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