Rusty's Ascent
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Everest-obsessed since childhood, Robert “Rusty” Baillie fulfilled his dream of joining an Everest expedition in 1982. He was buried in an avalanche that killed several Sherpas, but dug himself out. After a rest day, the summit attempt resumed, and Rusty cheated death a second time. This portrait of a professional climber asks the big question: Is it worth it?
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January 1, 2019
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- Director
- Jordan Halland
- Original Title
- Rusty's Ascent
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Payola Productions
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What is Rusty's Ascent about?
Everest-obsessed since childhood, Robert “Rusty” Baillie fulfilled his dream of joining an Everest expedition in 1982. He was buried in an avalanche that killed several Sherpas, but dug himself out. After a rest day, the summit attempt resumed, and Rusty cheated death a second time. This portrait of a professional climber asks the big question: Is it worth it?
Who directed Rusty's Ascent?
Rusty's Ascent was directed by Jordan Halland.
Who stars in Rusty's Ascent?
The principal cast of Rusty's Ascent includes Laurie Skreslet, Robert 'Rusty' Baillie.
When was Rusty's Ascent released and how long is it?
Rusty's Ascent was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 25m.