The Towers of Paine
200726mDocumentary
Leo Dickinson’s re-editing of the classic first ascent of the Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia, filmed by Vic Bray. The 44-year-old original footage was salvaged from a loft and shows Chris Bonington and Don Whillans in action. Readings from Don’s journal add depth and a recreation of a double rope snapping incident adds the necessary spice.
Actors
Chris Bonington
Self
P
Peter Firth
Self
I
Ian Clough
Self (archive footage)
Don Whillans
Self (archive footage)
B
Barry Page
Self (archive footage)
D
Derek Walker
Self (archive footage)
J
John Streetly
Self (archive footage)
S
Stanley Bray
Self (archive footage)
I
Ian McNaught-Davis
Narrator
