Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey(2017)
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey Synopsis
Fred Beckey is the legendary American "Dirtbag" mountaineer whose name is spoken in hushed tones around campfires. This rebel climber's pioneering ascents and lifestyle form an iconic legacy that continues to inspire generations.
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey (2017) is a documentary film directed by Dave O'Leske, released on May 26, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Fred Beckey, Conrad Anker, Reinhold Messner and Ed Viesturs. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Dave O'Leske
- Writers:
- Darren Lund
- Production:
- Lucid Visual Media, 2R Productions, Centripetal Films, Through a Child's Eyes Productions, Mind Vise, Roped In Productions, Patagonia
- Status:
- Released
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey (2017) Trailer
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Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Beckey
as Self
Conrad Anker
as Self
Reinhold Messner
as Self
Ed Viesturs
as Self
Yvon Chouinard
as Self
- Helmy Beckey
Helmy Beckey
as Self
- Alex Bertulis
Alex Bertulis
as Self
Eric Bjornstad
as Self
Barry Blanchard
as Self
Corey Rich
as Self
Peter Croft
as Self
Royal Robbins
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Dave O'Leske, written by Darren Lund.
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Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 11 ratings.
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Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey online?
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Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey?
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The main cast of Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey (2017) includes Fred Beckey, Conrad Anker, Reinhold Messner, Ed Viesturs and Yvon Chouinard. The film was directed by Dave O'Leske. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey released?
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Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey was released on May 26, 2017 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey worth watching?
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Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey (2017) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey?
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