The Dawn Wall
Synopsis
In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.
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The Dawn Wall (2018) | Official Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer
- Original Score
- Adam Crystal
- Original Title
- The Dawn Wall
- Country of Origin
- Austria, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Sender Films, Red Bull Media House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer
Adam Crystal
Brett Lowell
Josh Lowell
Josh Lowell, Philipp Manderla, Peter Mortimer, Jürgen Kinateder
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Lowell
Director
Peter Mortimer
Director
Brett Lowell
Director of Photography
Josh Lowell
Editor
Josh Lowell
Producer
Philipp Manderla
Producer
Peter Mortimer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dawn Wall
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What is The Dawn Wall about?
In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.
Who directed The Dawn Wall?
The Dawn Wall was directed by Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer.
Who stars in The Dawn Wall?
The principal cast of The Dawn Wall includes Tommy Caldwell, John Branch, Kevin Jorgeson, Mike Caldwell, Terry Caldwell.
When was The Dawn Wall released and how long is it?
The Dawn Wall was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dawn Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dawn Wall was composed by Adam Crystal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dawn Wall?
The Dawn Wall holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).