High Tension(2013)
High Tension Synopsis
Ueli Steck (Switzerland), Simone Moro (Italy) and Jon Griffith (GB) are not like 95% of the climbers on Everest: they don't use oxygen, altimeters (improperly called Sherpas), or fixed ropes. In 2013, the trio aims to repeat the arduous Western Spur. The Sherpas have the mission to equip the mountain with fixed ropes on this famous day, up to Camp 3: ropes without which customers of commercial expeditions could not climb Everest. An argument ensued, insults were hurled from both sides. The confrontation at Camp 2 degenerated: a Sherpa water bottle physically attacked the trio of Europeans. Blows and stones were thrown and threats led the trio to flee the mountain. The Réel Rock film crew, which is part of the climbing team, films this chaos without complacency.
High Tension (2013) is a documentary, drama and adventure film directed by Peter Mortimer, released on September 19, 2013 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Nick Rosen and Denis Urubko. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Mortimer
- Production:
- Sender Films, Petzl, The North Face, EpicTV, Evolv, Gore-Tex, Big UP Productions, Sterling Rope, Climbing Magazine, Goal Zero, Wenger, Clif Bar, Wind Stopper
- Status:
- Released
High Tension Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ueli Steck
as Self
Simone Moro
as Self
Nick Rosen
as Narrator
Denis Urubko
as Self
- Melissa Arnot
Melissa Arnot
as Self
- Alexei Bolotov
Alexei Bolotov
as Self
Yūichirō Miura
as Self
Jake Norton
as Self
Jim Whittaker
as Self
- Brent Bishop
Brent Bishop
as Self
- Nick Paumgarten
Nick Paumgarten
as Self
- Samina Baig
Samina Baig
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Peter Mortimer.
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High Tension Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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High Tension – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in High Tension?
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The main cast of High Tension (2013) includes Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Nick Rosen, Denis Urubko and Melissa Arnot. The film was directed by Peter Mortimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was High Tension released?
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High Tension was released on September 19, 2013 and runs for 40m.
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High Tension (2013) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.