The Underground Eiger(1979)
The Underground Eiger Synopsis
A marvelous portrayal of a key event in British caving, and of the adventurous spirit of the two cavers famous for their numerous cave diving breakthroughs and records. Documenting a world record-breaking cave dive of 6,000 ft (1,800 m) made by Geoff Yeadon and Oliver Statham from West Kingsdale Master Cave, in North Yorkshire, England to Keld Head.
The Underground Eiger (1979) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Barry Cockcroft, released on February 21, 1979 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Geoff Yeadon and Oliver "Bear" Statham.
- Director:
- Barry Cockcroft
- Production:
- Yorkshire Television
- Status:
- Released
The Underground Eiger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Barry Cockcroft.
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The Underground Eiger – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Underground Eiger?
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The main cast of The Underground Eiger (1979) includes Geoff Yeadon and Oliver "Bear" Statham. The film was directed by Barry Cockcroft. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Underground Eiger released?
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The Underground Eiger was released on February 21, 1979 and runs for 50m.