The Towers of Paine(2007)
First ascent of the Central Tower
The Towers of Paine Synopsis
"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. What marks this film apart is the film stock which makes the image seem to glow and the leisurely pace Leo has treated the edit. It makes a refreshing contrast to many contemporary films and modern digital filmmakers could be well served by taking note."
The Towers of Paine (2007) is a documentary, adventure and action film directed by Leo Dickinson, released on January 1, 2007 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Chris Bonington, Peter Firth, Ian Clough and Don Whillans.
- Director:
- Leo Dickinson
- Producers:
- Leo Dickinson
- Status:
- Released
The Towers of Paine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Bonington
as self
- Peter Firth
Peter Firth
as self
- Ian Clough
Ian Clough
as self (archive footage)
Don Whillans
as self (archive footage)
- Barry Page
Barry Page
as self (archive footage)
- Derek Walker
Derek Walker
as self (archive footage)
- John Streetly
John Streetly
as self (archive footage)
- Stanley Bray
Stanley Bray
as self (archive footage)
- Ian McNaught-Davis
Ian McNaught-Davis
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Leo Dickinson, produced by Leo Dickinson.
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The Towers of Paine – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Towers of Paine?
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The main cast of The Towers of Paine (2007) includes Chris Bonington, Peter Firth, Ian Clough, Don Whillans and Barry Page. The film was directed by Leo Dickinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Towers of Paine released?
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The Towers of Paine was released on January 1, 2007 and runs for 26m.