The film analyzes the brilliant if tragically short career and tempestuous personal life of Scottish mountaineer Dougal Haston (1940-77). Haston gained fame with the first ascent of 'The Bat' in 1959. He went on to make his name as a mountaineer in the Alps and greater ranges. In 1966 he was part of the team that made the first winter ascent of the Eiger Nordwand. He also achieved the first ascent of the South West face of Mount Everest in September 1975. Haston was the Director of the International School of Mountaineering in Leysin, Switzerland. He was killed in an avalanche in Leysin, Switzerland in 1977. Interviews and original footage give an insight into an iconic legend.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Pelicula Films
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Top Cast
Dougal Haston as Self
Chris Bonington as Self
Doug Scott as Self
James 'Eley' Moriarty as Self
Jimmy Marshall as Self
Robin Campbell as Self
Malcolm Slesser as Self
Bev Clark as Self
Top Crew
Mike Alexander · Director
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