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Director:
Writer:
Joe Simpson (book)
Release Date:
12 December 2003 (UK)
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Genre:
Tagline:
The closer you are to death. The more you realize you are alive. more
Plot:
The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. full summary | add synopsis
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5 wins
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7 nominations
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(10 articles)
Danny Boyle to Direct Stranded Mountaineer Story 127 Hours
(From FilmJunk. 5 November 2009, 2:15 PM, PST)
Searchlight and Boyle Have '127' Hours To Go
(From ioncinema. 5 November 2009)
(From FilmJunk. 5 November 2009, 2:15 PM, PST)
Searchlight and Boyle Have '127' Hours To Go
(From ioncinema. 5 November 2009)
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Amazing: everyone must see this
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Brendan Mackey | ... | Joe Simpson |
 | Nicholas Aaron | ... | Simon Yates |
| Richard Hawking | ... | Himself |
| Joe Simpson | ... | Himself |
| Simon Yates | ... | Himself |
| Ollie Ryall | ... | Richard Hawking |
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Rated R for language.
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Runtime:
106 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:12 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Germany:12 |
Netherlands:MG6 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:R
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Some of the long distance shots of Simon and Joe climbing the mountain are played not by the lead actors, but by body doubles, who were Simon Yates and Joe Simpson themselves.
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Crew or equipment visible: When Joe reaches the bottom of the crevasse (00:59:57) and starts crawling on his stomach towards the sunlight, you can clearly see the blue helmet of another person.
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Quotes:
Joe Simpson:
I didn't put a knot into the end of the rope. If there was nothing down there, I would fall, and it would be quick.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Touching the Void: Return to Siula Grande (2004) (V)
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Soundtrack:
Brown Girl in the Ring
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This film describes the true story of a climbing accident in South America in 1985, using dramatisation with voice-overs and interview excerpts from the three British men who were actually involved. It may sound boring, but I cannot stress this enough: this film is much more tense, and nail-bitingly gripping, than any Hollywood action movie - because you know that everything you're seeing and hearing really did happen to these guys.
The story itself is incredible. It will redefine for you the capabilities of the human mind and body. There is action, sadness, hope, and even brilliant humour in places.
Please go and see this film; you won't regret it.