Film·2007·26m

The Towers of Paine

Documentary

Leo Dickinson’s re-editing of the classic first ascent of the Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia, filmed by Vic Bray. The 44-year-old original footage was salvaged from a loft and shows Chris Bonington and Don Whillans in action. Readings from Don’s journal add depth and a recreation of a double rope snapping incident adds the necessary spice.

Directed by Leo Dickinson, Vic Bray

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Cast

9 credited

Chris Bonington
Chris BoningtonSelf
Peter Firth
Peter FirthSelf
Ian Clough
Ian CloughSelf (archive footage)
Don Whillans
Don WhillansSelf (archive footage)
Barry Page
Barry PageSelf (archive footage)
Derek Walker
Derek WalkerSelf (archive footage)
John Streetly
John StreetlySelf (archive footage)
Stanley Bray
Stanley BraySelf (archive footage)
Ian McNaught-Davis
Ian McNaught-DavisNarrator

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