Annapurna South Face

Annapurna South Face

1971
55m
7.5

7.5/10

2 votes

"The Hard Way"

Overview

This entertaining film documents the first ascent of the very difficult South Face of Annapurna, a huge Himalayan wall that the right team could achieve the seemingly impossible. The ascent of the South Face of Annapurna in 1970 was one of those breakthrough ascents - both technically and psychologically. Chris Bonington assembled the cream of British mountaineering and American Tom Frost for the attempt. The documentary is punctuated by wry observation, understatement and cutting humor from a by-gone age when the game of taking huge risks was matched by a determination not to take it too seriously.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date June 1, 1971
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Chris Bonington
Chris Bonington

Self

Tom Frost
Tom Frost

Himself

Martin Boysen
Martin Boysen

Himself

Mike Burke
Mike Burke

Himself

Ian Clough
Ian Clough

Himself

Nick Escourt
Nick Escourt

Himself

Dougal Haston
Dougal Haston

Himself

Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson

Himself

Don Whillans
Don Whillans

Himself

Key Crew

John Edwards
Director
John Edwards
Producer