The Climb

The Climb

Thirty before him have perished... Now one of them will decide his fate.

PG 1986 · 90 min · ★ 7.0 · Adventure

Based on the true story of the 1953 assault on Nanga Parbat, a treacherous Himalayan Peak.

Directed by Donald Shebib · Written by Donald Shebib

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