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Documentary / Historical
Exploring the heights
Charles Houston (2003)
Veteran mountaineer and medical researcher Dr. Charles Houston brings us moving stories from early expeditions to the world's highest mountains. Featuring remarkable archival footage, this film documents the first ascent of Nanda Devi in 1936 (the highest mountain climbed at that time), the first visit by westerners to the south side of Everest in 1950, and two amazing trips to K2 including the tragic and heroic 1953 attempt. 'This is not a biography. It's not about me. It's the story of a group of friends, a story of mountaineering and altitude research in the golden age before commercialism.'- Dr. Charles- 2003
- UK
- 47 min
Veteran mountaineer and medical researcher Dr. Charles Houston brings us moving stories from early expeditions to the world's highest mountains. Featuring remarkable archival footage, this film documents the first ascent of Nanda Devi in 1936 (the highest mountain climbed at that time), the first visit by westerners to the south side of Everest in 1950, and two amazing trips to K2 including the tragic and heroic 1953 attempt. 'This is not a biography. It's not about me. It's the story of a group of friends, a story of mountaineering and altitude research in the golden age before commercialism.'- Dr. CharlesClimbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Ascent of Lighthouse Tower
Ira Spring (1949)
On the Lighthouse Tower climb, a short but difficult ascent, Fred Beckey, Joe Hieb, Pete Schoening, and Ralph 'Dick' Widrig demonstrate most of the varied techniques employed in advanced rock climbing. Includes the use of pitons for safety and direct aid, expansion bolts for safety, line throwing, shoulder stands, and a prusik-knot rope ascent. This film was photographed by Burge Bickford and Ira Spring.- 1949
- USA
- 23 min
On the Lighthouse Tower climb, a short but difficult ascent, Fred Beckey, Joe Hieb, Pete Schoening, and Ralph 'Dick' Widrig demonstrate most of the varied techniques employed in advanced rock climbing. Includes the use of pitons for safety and direct aid, expansion bolts for safety, line throwing, shoulder stands, and a prusik-knot rope ascent. This film was photographed by Burge Bickford and Ira Spring.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Remembering Gasherbrum I
Bob Swift (2008)
Remembering Gasherbrum I is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Gasherbrum I - Hidden Peak. It was directed by Bob Swift in 2008. -
Documentary / Historical
The death zone
James McQuillan (2000)
The death zone is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (2/6). It features Kurt Diemberger, Charles Houston, Ed Viesturs, Robert Schoene, Carlos Buhler, Heidi Howkins and others.- 2000
- USA
- 27 min
The death zone is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (2/6). It features Kurt Diemberger, Charles Houston, Ed Viesturs, Robert Schoene, Carlos Buhler, Heidi Howkins and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Brotherhood of the rope
Paul MacGowan (2004)
Brotherhood of the rope is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Paul MacGowan in 2004 and produced by Charles Houston. It features Charles Houston, Bob Bates, Dick Burdsell, Bill House, Paul Petzoldt, Norman Streatfield and others.- 2004
- USA
- 43 min
Brotherhood of the rope is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Paul MacGowan in 2004 and produced by Charles Houston. It features Charles Houston, Bob Bates, Dick Burdsell, Bill House, Paul Petzoldt, Norman Streatfield and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
K2 - The savage mountain
Allen Jewhurst (1979)
K2 - The savage mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Allen Jewhurst in 1979 and produced by Yorkshire Television. It features Chris Bonington, Nick Estcourt, Doug Scott, Peter Boardman, Joe Tasker, Paul Braithwaite and others.- 1979
- UK
- 44 min
K2 - The savage mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Allen Jewhurst in 1979 and produced by Yorkshire Television. It features Chris Bonington, Nick Estcourt, Doug Scott, Peter Boardman, Joe Tasker, Paul Braithwaite and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
The ghosts of K2
Mick Conefrey (2001)
This is the story of Fritz Wiessener and Charley Houston, two great climbers who tried to get to the top of K2, the second highest mountain in the world. In 1939 Wiessener almost made it, but his expedition ended in bitter controversy. Fourteen years later, Charley Houston made his second attempt on the mountain. It ended in tragedy but it is an amazing story of courage and camaraderie. The film draws on rare archive film footage, in-depth interviews, and specially shot material to tell the story of the men who risked their lives to conquer 'the Savage Mountain'. Third episode of 'Mountain men', a british documentary series looking at the achievements of pioneering mountaineers.- 2001
- UK
- 50 min
This is the story of Fritz Wiessener and Charley Houston, two great climbers who tried to get to the top of K2, the second highest mountain in the world. In 1939 Wiessener almost made it, but his expedition ended in bitter controversy. Fourteen years later, Charley Houston made his second attempt on the mountain. It ended in tragedy but it is an amazing story of courage and camaraderie. The film draws on rare archive film footage, in-depth interviews, and specially shot material to tell the story of the men who risked their lives to conquer 'the Savage Mountain'. Third episode of 'Mountain men', a british documentary series looking at the achievements of pioneering mountaineers.Climbing locations
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Drama / Adventure
Storm and sorrow
Richard A. Colla (1990)
An eager but inexperienced woman is chosen to join a team of American mountain climbers in an historical assault on the high peaks of the Pamirs. Based on Robert Craig's true account of the 1974 International Soviet climbing expedition.- 1990
- USA
- 91 min
An eager but inexperienced woman is chosen to join a team of American mountain climbers in an historical assault on the high peaks of the Pamirs. Based on Robert Craig's true account of the 1974 International Soviet climbing expedition.Climbing locations
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