The Ascent(1994)
The Ascent Synopsis
The real-life adventure of a dashing Italian soldier who escapes a British prisoner-of-war camp because he dreams of climbing 17,000-foot Mt. Kenya and planting the Italian flag at the summit. The obsessive British camp commander pursues him, and the two men are locked in a battle of wills, fuelled by honor and their love for the same woman.
The Ascent (1994) is a war and adventure film directed by Donald Shebib, released on September 15, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Vincent Spano, Ben Cross, Tony Lo Bianco and Rachel Ward. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Donald Shebib
- Writers:
- Felice Benuzzi, David Wiltse
- Producers:
- Njeri Karago
- Cinematographer:
- David Connell
- Composer:
- Irwin Fisch
- Production:
- RHI Entertainment, Cabin Fever Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Ascent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vincent Spano
as Franco Distassi
Ben Cross
as Major Farrell
Tony Lo Bianco
as Aldo
Rachel Ward
as Patricia
- Mark Ingall
Mark Ingall
as Sergeant Thomas
- John De Veillers
John De Veillers
as Major Quinn
- Joe Valadez
Joe Valadez
as Guido
- Jon Freeman
Jon Freeman
as Paulo
- Rico Vanden Hurck
Rico Vanden Hurck
as Kirst
- Kenneth Mason
Kenneth Mason
as Stewart
- Nigel Kynaston
Nigel Kynaston
as Carlo
Key crew
Directed by Donald Shebib, written by Felice Benuzzi and David Wiltse, produced by Njeri Karago.
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The Ascent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Ascent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ascent online?
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The Ascent (1994) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ascent?
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The main cast of The Ascent (1994) includes Vincent Spano, Ben Cross, Tony Lo Bianco, Rachel Ward and Mark Ingall. The film was directed by Donald Shebib. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ascent released?
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The Ascent was released on September 15, 1994 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Ascent worth watching?
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The Ascent (1994) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.