First Ascent
2006
6.1 (8)
1 hr 32 min
English
Some mountains are too difficult, too dangerous or too damn crazy to climb! That's why they do it.
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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Sender Films
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Top Cast
Alex Honnold as Self
Didier Berthod as Self
David Lama as Self
Dean Potter as Self
Derek Hersey as Self (archive footage)
Timmy O'Neill as Self
Cedar Wright as Self
Ivaylo Ninov as Self
Top Crew
Nick Rosen · Director, Writer
Peter Mortimer · Director, Writer
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