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Docudrama / Historical
Carrington
Tom Kirby (2012)
Carrington is a docudrama about rock climbing that takes place in Clogwyn Du'r Arddu. It was directed by Tom Kirby in 2012 and produced by Rab. It features Rab Carrington, Richard Goodey, Dan Miller, Jamie Nckeller, Matt Durrant, Stu Freestone and others.- 2012
- UK
- 21 min
Carrington is a docudrama about rock climbing that takes place in Clogwyn Du'r Arddu. It was directed by Tom Kirby in 2012 and produced by Rab. It features Rab Carrington, Richard Goodey, Dan Miller, Jamie Nckeller, Matt Durrant, Stu Freestone and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Welsh connections
Dave Brown (2009)
A rampage through the diversity of Welsh climbing: Mountain crags, deep water soloing, slate weirdness, massive seacliffs, boudering and sport. A cast of new wave British rock stars join legends from the past, on cutting edge first ascents as well as great test pieces from the previous generation. Surveying this historic climbing Mecca it seems every top climber has a Welsh Connection.- 2009
- UK
- 76 min
A rampage through the diversity of Welsh climbing: Mountain crags, deep water soloing, slate weirdness, massive seacliffs, boudering and sport. A cast of new wave British rock stars join legends from the past, on cutting edge first ascents as well as great test pieces from the previous generation. Surveying this historic climbing Mecca it seems every top climber has a Welsh Connection.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Recreation
The Bat
Jim Curran (1978)
This award winning film tells the story of an epic first ascent by Robin Smith and Dougal Haston on Ben Nevis in 1959. The film is a re-enactment shot in a memorable week in 1978, when Rab Carrington played the part of Robin Smith and Brian Hall played Dougal Haston; Paul Nunn was safety officer. A cult classic based on Smith's famous tale 'The Bat & The Wicked' and interwoven with extracts from Hastons's autobiography 'In High Places', the narration gives a rare insight into the competitive world of extreme rock climbing. The Bat is an evocative tribute to two of Scotland's greatest climbers.- 1978
- UK
- 28 min
This award winning film tells the story of an epic first ascent by Robin Smith and Dougal Haston on Ben Nevis in 1959. The film is a re-enactment shot in a memorable week in 1978, when Rab Carrington played the part of Robin Smith and Brian Hall played Dougal Haston; Paul Nunn was safety officer. A cult classic based on Smith's famous tale 'The Bat & The Wicked' and interwoven with extracts from Hastons's autobiography 'In High Places', the narration gives a rare insight into the competitive world of extreme rock climbing. The Bat is an evocative tribute to two of Scotland's greatest climbers.Climbing locations
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Drama / Mountain Drama
Five days one summer
Fred Zinnemann (1982)
Arriving at a Swiss chalet for a mountain-climbing vacation, middle-aged doctor, Douglas Meredith (Connery), is accompanied by Kate (Betsy Brantley), a young woman posing as his wife. Although he’s married to another, Douglas refuses to break it off with Kate, even though the affair would bring them shame if exposed. Things come to a head, however, when their guide (Lambert Wilson) finds himself attracted to Kate, and the dark secret she and Douglas share is finally revealed.- 1982
- USA
- 108 min
Arriving at a Swiss chalet for a mountain-climbing vacation, middle-aged doctor, Douglas Meredith (Connery), is accompanied by Kate (Betsy Brantley), a young woman posing as his wife. Although he’s married to another, Douglas refuses to break it off with Kate, even though the affair would bring them shame if exposed. Things come to a head, however, when their guide (Lambert Wilson) finds himself attracted to Kate, and the dark secret she and Douglas share is finally revealed.Climbing locations
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DVD / BLU-RAY Video on Demand
