The Towers of Paine

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The Towers of Paine (2007)

Directed by Leo Dickinson, Vic Bray

“First ascent of the Central Tower”

Documentary · 26m

Leo Dickinson’s re-editing of the classic first ascent of the Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia, filmed by Vic Bray. The 44-year-old original footage was salvaged from a loft and shows Chris Bonington and Don Whillans in action. Readings from Don’s journal add depth and a recreation of a double rope snapping incident adds the necessary spice.

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Cast

Chris Bonington Self
P
Peter Firth Self
I
Ian Clough Self (archive footage) Don Whillans Self (archive footage)
B
Barry Page Self (archive footage)
D
Derek Walker Self (archive footage)
J
John Streetly Self (archive footage)
S
Stanley Bray Self (archive footage)
I
Ian McNaught-Davis Narrator

Crew

Director
Leo Dickinson, Vic Bray
Editor
Leo Dickinson
Producer
Leo Dickinson

Details

Release date
2007-01-01
Runtime
26m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom