Don Whillans - Myth and Legend(2006)
Don Whillans - Myth and Legend Synopsis
Don Whillans was one of the leading rock climbers of his generation. This film examines Don’s gritstone horrors, his hard routes in Wales, then follows him to the Alps and beyond on several of his epic expeditions. But it also focuses on Don’s unique humor, his devastating oneliners that pricked pomposity wherever he found it and poked fun at those who deserved it. Don may have died 20 years ago but the myth surrounding Whillans can still be heard whenever climbers reminisce about a time when hard men were hard and legends were being made. Perhaps his partner Joe Brown best sums him up, 'Don was unique'.
Don Whillans - Myth and Legend (2006) is a documentary film directed by Leo Dickinson, released on January 1, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Ian Clough, Reinhold Messner, Peter Habeler and Norman Dyhrenfurth.
- Director:
- Leo Dickinson
- Producers:
- Leo Dickinson
- Production:
- Kendal Mountain Film Festival, BMC
- Status:
- Released
Don Whillans - Myth and Legend Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ian Clough
Ian Clough
as Self
Reinhold Messner
as Self
Peter Habeler
as Self
Norman Dyhrenfurth
as Self
- Eric Jones
Eric Jones
as Self
Dougal Haston
as Self
- Cliff Phillips
Cliff Phillips
as Self
Michel Vaucher
as Self
Chris Bonington
as Self
Joe Brown
as Self
Martin Boysen
as Self
- Hans Peter Trachsel
Hans Peter Trachsel
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Leo Dickinson, produced by Leo Dickinson.
Explore more Documentary titles
You may also like
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025
180° South
2010
Sidney
2022
John Candy: I Like Me
2025
A Toxic Love Story
2026
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
2022
The Alpinist
2021
Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God
2012
Seduced and Abandoned
2013
The Dawn Wall
2017
Free Solo
2018
Looking for Richard
1996
Downloaded
2013
Dawg Fight
2015
14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible
2021
Being James Bond
2021
Return
2023
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
2025
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
2025
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
2022
Movies similar to Don Whillans - Myth and Legend
Pushing the Limit
2011
Wide Boyz
2012
Fachiri Echi Verticali - Una Storia su Enzo Cozzolino
2011
To the Limit
2007
National Geographic sull'Everest
2013
National Geographic - Everest, Una Sfida Lunga 50 Anni
2003
Blindsight
2006
X-Ice - 3 Waterfalls in 24 Hours
2010
Das Gesäuse
2015
Tears of the Sexten Dolomites
2014
Le Grandi Nord Delle Alpi: Cervino
2016
Reinhold Messner - Il quindicesimo 8000
2013
Italia K2
1955
The Alps - Climb of Your Life
2007
The Man Who Skied Down Everest
1975
Western Gold
2012
THE QUEST: Everest
2024
Wide Boyz II – Slender Gentlemen
2014
Un jour j'arrêterai...
2015
Stars at Noon
1959
Don Whillans - Myth and Legend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don Whillans - Myth and Legend online?
+
Don Whillans - Myth and Legend (2006) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Don Whillans - Myth and Legend?
+
The main cast of Don Whillans - Myth and Legend (2006) includes Ian Clough, Reinhold Messner, Peter Habeler, Norman Dyhrenfurth and Eric Jones. 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 Don Whillans - Myth and Legend released?
+
Don Whillans - Myth and Legend was released on January 1, 2006 and runs for 1h 20m.