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01/01/1972 Documentary 0h 16m
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Overview

This short story follows a young mountain climber, as he ascends in the beauty of nature. Many challenges face this climber. Is the climb worth his life? (Oscar nominated short film from 1972)

  1. Mike Hoover

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Mike Hoover

    Climber

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-06-22
There is some really impressive camerawork from climbers Mike Hoover and Tom Cochrane here as the former is seen to meticulously, and somewhat perilously, ascend some sheer rock faces using only his ropes, pitons and his own strength. It’s a slow process much of the time with the sedimentary rocks as likely to flake away leaving him dangling and bruised as they are to sustain his body weight, and some of this precariously-shot photography does make his determination and patience quite compelling to watch. To lighten the mood, there is also a little more frivolity as he gambols, hare-like, ac...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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