K2
“28,000 feet. You're hanging on by your fingernails. The adrenaline alone could kill you.”
Synopsis
They call it the savage mountain. 27 people have perished trying to reach the summit on K2, the world's second highest peak. A U.S. climbing team, funded by millionaire Clairborne is determined to conquer K2.
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K2 / Official Trailer (1991)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 22, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franc Roddam
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Meyers, Scott Roberts
- Original Score
- Chaz Jankel, Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- K2
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Majestic Films International, Trans Pacific Films, Miramax, Paramount Pictures, Phanos Development
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franc Roddam
Patrick Meyers, Scott Roberts
Chaz Jankel, Hans Zimmer
Gabriel Beristain
Sean Barton
Hal Weiner, Marilyn Weiner, Tim Van Rellim, Jonathan T. Taplin, Melvyn J. Estrin
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Meyers
Screenplay
Franc Roddam
Director
Scott Roberts
Screenplay
Marilyn Weiner
Producer
Chaz Jankel
Original Music Composer
Sean Barton
Editor
Tim Van Rellim
Producer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Andrew Sanders
Production Design
Kathryn Morrison
Costume Design
Jonathan T. Taplin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About K2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is K2 about?
They call it the savage mountain. 27 people have perished trying to reach the summit on K2, the world's second highest peak. A U.S. climbing team, funded by millionaire Clairborne is determined to conquer K2.
Who directed K2?
K2 was directed by Franc Roddam.
Who stars in K2?
The principal cast of K2 includes Michael Biehn, Matt Craven, Annie Grindlay, Blu Mankuma, Elena Wohl.
When was K2 released and how long is it?
K2 was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did K2 make at the box office?
K2 grossed $3.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for K2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for K2 was composed by Chaz Jankel, Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for K2?
K2 holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).