Hard Grit(1998)
Laying bare the realities of life at the sharp end
Hard Grit Synopsis
Regarded as an important and iconic film in its genre, this award-wining landmark British climbing documentary showcases historic ascents on the dangerous gritstone edges of the Pennines. Exploding the myths that shroud extreme gritstone climbing, the film includes some of the most terrifying climbing scenes ever captured. The Peak District’s star names are climbing at the top of their powers – surely something has got to give.
Hard Grit (1998) is a documentary film directed by Richard Heap, released on October 6, 1998 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Niall Grimes, Jean-Minh Trin-Thieu, Ben Moon and Jerry Moffatt. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Heap
- Writers:
- Niall Grimes
- Producers:
- Richard Heap, Mark Turnbull
- Production:
- Slackjaw Film
- Status:
- Released
Hard Grit (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hard Grit before you stream it.
Hard Grit Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Niall Grimes
Niall Grimes
as Narrator
- Jean-Minh Trin-Thieu
Jean-Minh Trin-Thieu
as Self
Ben Moon
as Self
Jerry Moffatt
as Self
- Johnny Dawes
Johnny Dawes
as Self
Leo Houlding
as Self
- John Dunne
John Dunne
as Self
- Rikard Ekehed
Rikard Ekehed
as Self
- Seb Grieve
Seb Grieve
as Self
- Robin Barker
Robin Barker
as Self
- Neil Bentley
Neil Bentley
as Self
- Dave Jones
Dave Jones
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Richard Heap, written by Niall Grimes, produced by Richard Heap and Mark Turnbull.
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Hard Grit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 17 ratings.
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Hard Grit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hard Grit online?
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Who stars in Hard Grit?
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The main cast of Hard Grit (1998) includes Niall Grimes, Jean-Minh Trin-Thieu, Ben Moon, Jerry Moffatt and Johnny Dawes. The film was directed by Richard Heap. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hard Grit released?
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Hard Grit was released on October 6, 1998 and runs for 53m.
Is Hard Grit worth watching?
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Hard Grit (1998) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 17 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 Hard Grit?
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