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Touching the Void
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Overview

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8.1/10   10,709 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Joe Simpson (book)
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Release Date:
12 December 2003 (UK) more
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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Awards:
5 wins & 7 nominations more
User Comments:
Amazing: everyone must see this more (137 total)

Cast

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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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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language.
Runtime:
106 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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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. more
Goofs:
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. more
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. more
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Brown Girl in the Ring more

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18 out of 20 people found the following comment useful.
Amazing: everyone must see this, 18 January 2004
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Author: Anig-2 from London, England

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.

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