New Extremes: Rock Athlete(1980)
New Extremes: Rock Athlete Synopsis
The second of three films tracing the story of rock climbing from its simple and accessible beginnings to the exclusive world of today's dedicated rock athlete. In this film, Peter Livesey, the Yorkshireman who pushed back the frontiers in the 1970s, relives the criticism and acclaim of his great climbs.
New Extremes: Rock Athlete (1980) is a documentary, action and adventure film directed by Sid Perou, released on January 2, 1980 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Pete Livesey, John Hammond, Ken Cooper and Steve Bancroft.
- Director:
- Sid Perou
- Writers:
- Brian Thompson
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
New Extremes: Rock Athlete (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for New Extremes: Rock Athlete before you stream it.
New Extremes: Rock Athlete Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pete Livesey
as self
- John Hammond
John Hammond
as self
- Ken Cooper
Ken Cooper
as narrator
Steve Bancroft
as self (voice)
Ken Wilson
as self (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Sid Perou, written by Brian Thompson.
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New Extremes: Rock Athlete – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in New Extremes: Rock Athlete?
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The main cast of New Extremes: Rock Athlete (1980) includes Pete Livesey, John Hammond, Ken Cooper, Steve Bancroft and Ken Wilson. The film was directed by Sid Perou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was New Extremes: Rock Athlete released?
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New Extremes: Rock Athlete was released on January 2, 1980 and runs for 30m.
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