The Cliff Hangers

Overview

Over a gleaming ice field and up steep cliffs of bare rock, the camera follows members of the Alpine Club of Canada. Before they set out we are introduced to the climbers' basic equipment and learn the uses of rope and ice axe. Excitement mounts as the alpinists leap gaping chasms, inch their way along icy ledges, and drag themselves up what looks like a sheer wall of rock. Arriving breathless at the top, they pause in triumph for a view of the magnificent mountains lying around their vanquished peak.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 20, 1950

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Cast

Lorne Greene

Producer

Don Mulholland

Cinematography

Len Chatwin

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0241311