Barnaj
Synopsis
"A small team of British Mountaineers set off overland heading for the 21,000ft Mount Barnaj in the Kishtwar region of the Indian Himalaya. Featuring the great Paul Nunn, along with Geoff Tier and Bob Toogood, this quintessential 1970's film is a rare glimpse into a world that has changed so dramatically on a political level, yet remains very much in the hearts of today's Asian and Himalayan travellers. Part adventure film, part travel documentary and unashamedly a commercial for the long lost British motor industry, the star of the film is clearly the British Leyland Sherpa van. The climb, like many Himalayan peaks, proves hard, and the team fight cold, altitude, snow blindness, constant snow storms and flattened camps on their summit attempts."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1979
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allen Jewhurst
- Original Title
- Barnaj
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Chameleon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allen Jewhurst
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Allen Jewhurst
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barnaj
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What is Barnaj about?
"A small team of British Mountaineers set off overland heading for the 21,000ft Mount Barnaj in the Kishtwar region of the Indian Himalaya. Featuring the great Paul Nunn, along with Geoff Tier and Bob Toogood, this quintessential 1970's film is a rare glimpse into a world that has changed so dramatically on a political level, yet remains very much in the hearts of today's Asian and Himalayan travellers. Part adventure film, part travel documentary and unashamedly a commercial for the long lost British motor industry, the star of the film is clearly the British Leyland Sherpa van. The climb, like many Himalayan peaks, proves hard, and the team fight cold, altitude, snow blindness, constant snow storms and flattened camps on their summit attempts."
Who directed Barnaj?
Barnaj was directed by Allen Jewhurst.
Who stars in Barnaj?
The principal cast of Barnaj includes Paul Nunn, Geoff Tier, Bob Toogood, John Escott, Geoff Smith.
When was Barnaj released and how long is it?
Barnaj was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 21m.