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First Ascent

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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.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2006-10-14

Runtime: 92 mins

Director: Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer

Writer: Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: First Ascent

Production Companies: Sender Films

Production Countries: United States of America

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