Plot
In 1985 two friends, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, set out to climb Siula Grande in Peru via the West Face, a hitherto unaccomplished feat by any climber. After a tough ascent they succeed but on the descent they run into significant problems. Soon they are both in dire danger and the chances of surviving are slim.
Written by
Joe Simpson
Directed by
Kevin Macdonald
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Film4 Productions, DSP, UK Film Council
Languages
English
Awards
Won 1 BAFTA Award8 wins & 10 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
38,965
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
NA