Cold Haul
Synopsis
A compelling film about British Mountaineers Andy Kirkpatrick and Ian Parnell's controversial winter attempt to repeat Jean-Christophe Lafaille's groundbreaking route on the west face of the Drus, a route dubbed the hardest big wall in Europe. One can count the number of Brits who are bold enough to play this game on a pair of frostbitten fingers, and Andy and Ian are both experienced in the art of suffering. Through sunshine and snow, bad times and worse, this film is an honest and revealing insight into the world of modern alpinism and big-wall climbing.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Barber
- Original Title
- Cold Haul
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Barber
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Barber
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Haul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cold Haul about?
A compelling film about British Mountaineers Andy Kirkpatrick and Ian Parnell's controversial winter attempt to repeat Jean-Christophe Lafaille's groundbreaking route on the west face of the Drus, a route dubbed the hardest big wall in Europe. One can count the number of Brits who are bold enough to play this game on a pair of frostbitten fingers, and Andy and Ian are both experienced in the art of suffering. Through sunshine and snow, bad times and worse, this film is an honest and revealing insight into the world of modern alpinism and big-wall climbing.
Who directed Cold Haul?
Cold Haul was directed by Karen Barber.
Who stars in Cold Haul?
The principal cast of Cold Haul includes Andy Kirkpatrick, Ian Parnell, Jean-Christophe Lafaille.
When was Cold Haul released and how long is it?
Cold Haul was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 52m.