The Old Breed
“Getting to the top matters.”
Synopsis
“Getting to the top matters,” or so says veteran alpinist Mark Richey as he prepares to climb Saser Kangri II, at 7,518 meters the world’s second highest unclimbed mountain. In “The Old Breed”, co- director and climber Freddie Wilkinson takes the audience with him on a journey to the heart of one of the last unexplored patches of mountain wilderness: the war-inflicted eastern Karakoram range. As Richey and Steve Swenson, both in their 50s, push the limits of physical health and will power to be the first to claim this final summit, a gripping psychological thriller unfolds.
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April 24, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rufus Lusk, Freddie Wilkinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Freddie Wilkinson
- Original Title
- The Old Breed
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rufus Lusk, Freddie Wilkinson
Freddie Wilkinson
Department Leadership Roster
Rufus Lusk
Director
Freddie Wilkinson
Writer
Freddie Wilkinson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Old Breed about?
“Getting to the top matters,” or so says veteran alpinist Mark Richey as he prepares to climb Saser Kangri II, at 7,518 meters the world’s second highest unclimbed mountain. In “The Old Breed”, co- director and climber Freddie Wilkinson takes the audience with him on a journey to the heart of one of the last unexplored patches of mountain wilderness: the war-inflicted eastern Karakoram range. As Richey and Steve Swenson, both in their 50s, push the limits of physical health and will power to be the first to claim this final summit, a gripping psychological thriller unfolds.
Who directed The Old Breed?
The Old Breed was directed by Rufus Lusk, Freddie Wilkinson.
Who stars in The Old Breed?
The principal cast of The Old Breed includes Freddie Wilkinson, Steve Swenson, Mark Richey.
When was The Old Breed released and how long is it?
The Old Breed was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Breed?
The Old Breed holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).