CinemaOSMovie · 1998 · 0h 53m

Hard Grit

Laying bare the realities of life at the sharp end

75%(17)IMDbDocumentary

Regarded as an important and iconic film in its genre, this award-wining landmark British climbing documentary showcases historic ascents on the dangerous gritstone edges of the Pennines. Exploding the myths that shroud extreme gritstone climbing, the film includes some of the most terrifying climbing scenes ever captured. The Peak District’s star names are climbing at the top of their powers – surely something has got to give.

Directed byRichard Heap

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 53m
Language
EN
Released
October 6, 1998
Studios
Slackjaw Film

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Hard Grit

Hard Grit

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10 credited
Starring

Niall Grimes

Narrator

Jean-Minh Trin-Thieu

Self

Ben Moon

Ben Moon

Self

Jerry Moffatt

Jerry Moffatt

Self

Johnny Dawes

Self

Leo Houlding

Leo Houlding

Self

John Dunne

Self

Rikard Ekehed

Self

Seb Grieve

Self

Robin Barker

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Creative team
Directed by
Richard Heap
Written by
Niall Grimes
Produced by
Richard Heap
Mark Turnbull

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