First Ascent(1980)
First Ascent Synopsis
"The last of three films by Sid Perou that trace the story of rock climbing from its simple and accessible beginnings to the exclusive world of today's dedicated rock athlete. In this episode of Rock Athlete, Ron Fawcett puts on an epic first ascent on the famous 'Cromlech' in the Llanberis Pass of North Wales. His phrase 'Come on arms!' became a climbing catch-phrase after the film was transmitted. A TV series by Sid Perou produced by the BBC."
First Ascent (1980) is a documentary, action and adventure film directed by Sid Perou, released on January 3, 1980 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Ron Fawcett, Chris Gibb and Ken Cooper.
- Director:
- Sid Perou
- Writers:
- Brian Thompson
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
First Ascent (1980) Trailer
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First Ascent Cast & Crew
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Directed by Sid Perou, written by Brian Thompson.
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First Ascent – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in First Ascent?
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The main cast of First Ascent (1980) includes Ron Fawcett, Chris Gibb and Ken Cooper. 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 First Ascent released?
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First Ascent was released on January 3, 1980 and runs for 30m.
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