The Hard Face of the Ogre

The Hard Face of the Ogre

1992
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Overview

Folows Sheffield climber, Paul Nunn as he attempts the north face of the Ogre (Baintha Brakk) in the Karakorum Himalayas on the borders of Pakistan, India and China. He outlines his preparations and mountaineers Chris Bonnington and Doug Scott reflect on the dangers they have encountered during their successful but dramatic attempt in 1977: on the first rappel from the summit, Scott broke both ankles. Later, Bonington broke two ribs and contracted pneumonia. Also, much of the week-long descent to base camp was in a major storm...

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Chameleon Productions
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1992
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Paul Nunn
Paul Nunn

self

Doug Scott
Doug Scott

self

Chris Bonington
Chris Bonington

self

Key Crew

Chris Lister
Director