The Ascent
Synopsis
The real-life adventure of a dashing Italian soldier who escapes a British prisoner-of-war camp because he dreams of climbing 17,000-foot Mt. Kenya and planting the Italian flag at the summit. The obsessive British camp commander pursues him, and the two men are locked in a battle of wills, fuelled by honor and their love for the same woman.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Shebib
- Screenplay & Story
- David Wiltse
- Original Score
- Irwin Fisch
- Original Title
- The Ascent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- RHI Entertainment, Cabin Fever Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Shebib
David Wiltse, Felice Benuzzi
Irwin Fisch
David Connell
Ron Wisman
Robert C. Bantle, Thomas Molito, Robert Halmi Jr., Njeri Karago
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Wisman
Editor
Donald Shebib
Director
David Connell
Director of Photography
Irwin Fisch
Original Music Composer
David Wiltse
Screenplay
Njeri Karago
Producer
Michael Baugh
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 real-life adventure of a dashing Italian soldier who escapes a British prisoner-of-war camp because he dreams of climbing 17,000-foot Mt. Kenya and planting the Italian flag at the summit. The obsessive British camp commander pursues him, and the two men are locked in a battle of wills, fuelled by honor and their love for the same woman.
Who directed The Ascent?
The Ascent was directed by Donald Shebib.
Who stars in The Ascent?
The principal cast of The Ascent includes Vincent Spano, Ben Cross, Tony Lo Bianco, Rachel Ward, Mark Ingall.
When was The Ascent released and how long is it?
The Ascent was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ascent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ascent was composed by Irwin Fisch.
Is The Ascent based on a book or true story?
The Ascent is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Felice Benuzzi".