The Ascent
Synopsis
The inspiring true story of bilateral-amputee climber Mandy Horvath's record-breaking attempt to crawl to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the mysterious circumstances under which she lost her legs at the age of 21.
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THE ASCENT - Sneak Peek Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2026-03-10
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Drake, Scott Veltri, Francis Cronin
- Original Score
- Adam Peters
- Original Title
- The Ascent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Good Complex, Tower Way, TIME Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Drake, Scott Veltri, Francis Cronin
Adam Peters
Laffrey Witbrod
Jasleen Kaur, Matthew Prekop
Edward Drake, Scott Veltri
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Drake
Director
Scott Veltri
Director
Edward Drake
Producer
Scott Veltri
Producer
Laffrey Witbrod
Director of Photography
Jasleen Kaur
Editor
Matthew Prekop
Editor
Adam Peters
Original Music Composer
Francis Cronin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ascent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ascent about?
The inspiring true story of bilateral-amputee climber Mandy Horvath's record-breaking attempt to crawl to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the mysterious circumstances under which she lost her legs at the age of 21.
Who directed The Ascent?
The Ascent was directed by Edward Drake, Scott Veltri, Francis Cronin.
Who stars in The Ascent?
The principal cast of The Ascent includes Mandy Horvath, Julius John White, Carel Verhoef, Sally Grierson.
When was The Ascent released and how long is it?
The Ascent was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ascent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ascent was composed by Adam Peters.