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First Ascent

Some mountains are too difficult, too dangerous or too damn crazy to climb! That's why they do it.

Documentary
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2006-10-14
1h 32m
English
Released
Sender Films

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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.

#sports#mountain climbing#mountaineering#free climbing#escalade#mountain documentary

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Stream First Ascent online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular documentary movie originally produced in English and released in 2006, it's earned a solid 6.1/10 from 8 viewers worldwide.

About First Ascent

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. Running 92 minutes.

First Ascent Cast and Characters

The cast features Alex Honnold (as Self), Didier Berthod (as Self), David Lama (as Self), Dean Potter (as Self), and Derek Hersey (as Self (archive footage)). Their performances are a major reason First Ascent has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching First Ascent

First Ascent flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch First Ascent online for free?

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How long is First Ascent?

First Ascent runs for 92 minutes (about 1.5 hours).

Is First Ascent good? What's the rating?

First Ascent holds a 6.1/10 rating based on 8 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of First Ascent?

The main cast includes Alex Honnold, Didier Berthod, David Lama, and Dean Potter, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is First Ascent available in English?

Yes — First Ascent was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was First Ascent released?

First Ascent was released in 2006.

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What is First Ascent about?

First Ascent is a Documentary English-language film. 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.

When was First Ascent released?

First Ascent was released on October 14, 2006. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. The film was produced by Sender Films.

Who stars in First Ascent?

First Ascent stars Alex Honnold, Didier Berthod, David Lama and Dean Potter. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is First Ascent available in HD?

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