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The Hard Face of the Ogre

Jan 1, 1992 · 30m
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Adventure

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Folows Sheffield climber, Paul Nunn as he attempts the north face of the Ogre (Baintha Brakk) in the Karakorum Himalayas on the borders of Pakistan, India and China. He outlines his preparations and mountaineers Chris Bonnington and Doug Scott reflect on the dangers they have encountered during their successful but dramatic attempt in 1977: on the first rappel from the summit, Scott broke both ankles. Later, Bonington broke two ribs and contracted pneumonia. Also, much of the week-long descent to base camp was in a major storm...

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CAST

Paul Nunn
self
Doug Scott
self
Chris Bonington
self
Directed by Chris Lister

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Released
Original language
EN
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—
Production
Chameleon Productions
Country
GB

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