The Underground Eiger
Synopsis
This is an account of a significant event in British caving history, and a film that has become legendary in caving folklore. It features two divers, Geoff Yeadon and Oliver Statham (aka Bear), who over several years explored and plotted the caving system beneath the moors of Ingleborough before completing the dive from Keld Head to West Kingsdale Master Cave, beneath Ingleborough in North Yorkshire, on January 16th 1979.
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- Director
- Barry Cockcroft
- Original Title
- The Underground Eiger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 21/02/1979
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Yorkshire Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Cockcroft
John Fairley
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Cockcroft
Director
John Fairley
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Underground Eiger
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What is The Underground Eiger about?
This is an account of a significant event in British caving history, and a film that has become legendary in caving folklore. It features two divers, Geoff Yeadon and Oliver Statham (aka Bear), who over several years explored and plotted the caving system beneath the moors of Ingleborough before completing the dive from Keld Head to West Kingsdale Master Cave, beneath Ingleborough in North Yorkshire, on January 16th 1979.
Who directed The Underground Eiger?
The Underground Eiger was directed by Barry Cockcroft.
Who stars in The Underground Eiger?
The principal cast of The Underground Eiger includes Geoff Yeadon, Oliver "Bear" Statham, Paul Dunstan.
When was The Underground Eiger released and how long is it?
The Underground Eiger was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 50m.