The Old Breed(2012)
Getting to the top matters.
The Old Breed Synopsis
“Getting to the top matters,” or so says veteran alpinist Mark Richey as he prepares to climb Saser Kangri II, at 7,518 meters the world’s second highest unclimbed mountain. In “The Old Breed”, co- director and climber Freddie Wilkinson takes the audience with him on a journey to the heart of one of the last unexplored patches of mountain wilderness: the war-inflicted eastern Karakoram range. As Richey and Steve Swenson, both in their 50s, push the limits of physical health and will power to be the first to claim this final summit, a gripping psychological thriller unfolds.
The Old Breed (2012) is a documentary film directed by Freddie Wilkinson, released on April 24, 2012 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Freddie Wilkinson, Steve Swenson and Mark Richey.
- Director:
- Freddie Wilkinson
- Writers:
- Freddie Wilkinson
- Status:
- Released
The Old Breed Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Freddie Wilkinson, written by Freddie Wilkinson.
Explore more Documentary titles
You may also like
Free Solo
2018
Explorer: The Last Tepui
2022
180° South
2010
The Dawn Wall
2017
Everest
1998
My Mom Jayne
2025
Mountain
2017
Earth
2007
Being James Bond
2021
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
2026
Maria by Callas
2017
Elephant
2020
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
2025
Polar Bear
2022
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
1942
The Living Desert
1953
I Am Ali
2014
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012
Daft Punk Unchained
2015
African Cats
2011
Movies similar to The Old Breed
The Trail of Toni - Toni Gobbi from Citizen to Mountain Guide
2023
Wide Boyz
2012
Pushing the Limit
2011
Das Gesäuse
2015
X-Ice - 3 Waterfalls in 24 Hours
2010
Christophe
1985
Wide Boyz II – Slender Gentlemen
2014
Marco Étoile Filante
2008
Berg
2021
Die Huberbuam - Close Call with Mount Asgard
2014
Anwar
2022
Snepyramiden - Montagna Artica
1961
Zinal
1956
China Jam
2014
Dans les pas du Groupe
2019
Un jour j'arrêterai...
2015
the INDIAN PACIFIC WHEEL RACE
2017
On a marché sous la Terre
2023
Italiani all'Antartide
1970
Western Gold
2012
The Old Breed – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Old Breed online?
+
The Old Breed (2012) 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 The Old Breed?
+
The main cast of The Old Breed (2012) includes Freddie Wilkinson, Steve Swenson and Mark Richey. The film was directed by Freddie Wilkinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Old Breed released?
+
The Old Breed was released on April 24, 2012 and runs for 25m.