Film
The Towers of Paine
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.
Overview
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.
Cast
- Chris BoningtonSelf
- Peter FirthSelf
- Ian CloughSelf (archive footage)
- Don WhillansSelf (archive footage)
- Barry PageSelf (archive footage)
- Derek WalkerSelf (archive footage)
- John StreetlySelf (archive footage)
- Stanley BraySelf (archive footage)
