First Ascent
2006 · Movie · 1h 32m · G
Documentary
"Some mountains are too difficult, too dangerous or too damn crazy to climb! That's why they do it."
Overview
The classic film that inspired the National Geographic Series. Join a global quest with world-class climbers in pursuit of the ultimate goal: the first ascent. Featuring Dean Potter, Timmy O'Neill, Sonnie Trotter, and the amazing Didier Berthod on his quest for the first ascent of the Cobra Crack.
Ratings
IMDb
7.3/10
Key crew
- Nick RosenWriter
- Nick RosenDirector
- Peter MortimerWriter
- Peter MortimerDirector
Cast
- Alex HonnoldSelf
- Didier BerthodSelf
- David LamaSelf
- Dean PotterSelf
- Derek HerseySelf (archive footage)
- Timmy O'NeillSelf
- Cedar WrightSelf
- Ivaylo NinovSelf
- Matt SeagalSelf
- Fred RouhlingSelf
- Sonnie TrotterSelf
- Kevin PerezSelf
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Themes
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