First Ascent
Synopsis
The first all women climbing film. Lynn Hill and Beth Bennet make the first female free ascent of the Naked Edge, Eldorado Canyon, Colorado. A film by Robert Carmichael and Greg Lowe produced by Sports Imagery
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Carmichael, Greg Lowe
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Huntley, John Long
- Original Title
- First Ascent
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Sports Imagery, Pyramid Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Carmichael, Greg Lowe
Timothy Huntley, John Long
Timothy Huntley
George Schlatter, Robert Carmichael, Timothy Huntley, Greg Lowe
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Carmichael
Producer
Timothy Huntley
Producer
Greg Lowe
Producer
Robert Carmichael
Director
Greg Lowe
Director
Timothy Huntley
Editor
Timothy Huntley
Writer
John Long
Writer
Jeff Lowe
Stunt Coordinator
Pat Adams
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Sidley
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for First Ascent.
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Ascent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is First Ascent about?
The first all women climbing film. Lynn Hill and Beth Bennet make the first female free ascent of the Naked Edge, Eldorado Canyon, Colorado. A film by Robert Carmichael and Greg Lowe produced by Sports Imagery
Who directed First Ascent?
First Ascent was directed by Robert Carmichael, Greg Lowe.
Who stars in First Ascent?
The principal cast of First Ascent includes Lynn Hill, Beth Bennet.
When was First Ascent released and how long is it?
First Ascent was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for First Ascent?
First Ascent holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).