The Dawn Wall(2017)
The Dawn Wall Synopsis
In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.
The Dawn Wall (2017) is a documentary and adventure film directed by Peter Mortimer, released on November 1, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Tommy Caldwell, John Branch, Kevin Jorgeson and Mike Caldwell. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 366 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Mortimer
- Producers:
- Josh Lowell, Philipp Manderla, Peter Mortimer
- Cinematographer:
- Brett Lowell
- Production:
- Sender Films, Red Bull Media House
- Status:
- Released
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The Dawn Wall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tommy Caldwell
as Self
- John Branch
John Branch
as Self
Kevin Jorgeson
as Self
- Mike Caldwell
Mike Caldwell
as Self – Tommy's Father
- Terry Caldwell
Terry Caldwell
as Self – Tommy's Mother
- Kelly Cordes
Kelly Cordes
as Self – Tommy's Friend
Key crew
Directed by Peter Mortimer, produced by Josh Lowell, Philipp Manderla and Peter Mortimer.
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The Dawn Wall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 366 ratings.
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The Dawn Wall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dawn Wall online?
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Who stars in The Dawn Wall?
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The main cast of The Dawn Wall (2017) includes Tommy Caldwell, John Branch, Kevin Jorgeson, Mike Caldwell and Terry Caldwell. The film was directed by Peter Mortimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dawn Wall released?
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The Dawn Wall was released on November 1, 2017 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Dawn Wall worth watching?
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The Dawn Wall (2017) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 366 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dawn Wall?
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