First Ascent (1980)
"The last of three films by Sid Perou that trace the story of rock climbing from its simple and accessible beginnings to the exclusive world of today's dedicated rock athlete. In this episode of Rock Athlete, Ron Fawcett puts on an epic first ascent on the famous 'Cromlech' in the Llanberis Pass of North Wales. His phrase 'Come on arms!' became a climbing catch-phrase after the film was transmitted. A TV series by Sid Perou produced by the BBC."
Top Cast
Ron Fawcett
self
Chris Gibb
self
Ken Cooper
narrator
FAQ about First Ascent
What is First Ascent about?
"The last of three films by Sid Perou that trace the story of rock climbing from its simple and accessible beginnings to the exclusive world of today's dedicated rock athlete. In this episode of Rock Athlete, Ron Fawcett puts on an epic first ascent on the famous 'Cromlech' in…
When was First Ascent released?
First Ascent was released in 1980.
What genres does First Ascent belong to?
First Ascent is categorised as Documentary, Action, Adventure.
Who stars in First Ascent?
The cast of First Ascent includes Ron Fawcett, Chris Gibb, Ken Cooper.