The read
It runs a compact 50m.
Synopsis
The dramatic stories of Fritz Wiessner’s 1939 K2 expedition and Charlie Houston’s return in 1953. K2 is one of the hardest mountains in the world to climb. This film focuses on the expeditions of Fritz Wiessner and Charlie Houston in 1953. An award winner at the Banff, Telluride, Trento and Prague film festivals.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Mick ConefreyDirector
Cast
- John ShrapnelNarrator
- Bob BatesSelf
- Charlie HoustonSelf
- Bill PutnamSelf
- Dudley RochesterSelf
- Ed WebsterSelf
- Bob CraigSelf
Themes
mountainmountaineerk2mountain climbingdocumentary filmmaking