The Towers of Paine
The Towers of Paine
2007•26m•Documentary
First ascent of the Central Tower
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.
Leo Dickinson · Director
Vic Bray · Director
StatusReleased
Runtime26m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 1, 2007
StatusReleased
Runtime26m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 1, 2007
Actors
Chris Bonington
Self
Peter Firth
Self
Ian Clough
Self (archive footage)
Don Whillans
Self (archive footage)
Barry Page
Self (archive footage)
Derek Walker
Self (archive footage)
John Streetly
Self (archive footage)
Stanley Bray
Self (archive footage)
Ian McNaught-Davis
Narrator
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