The Old Breed (2012)

Getting to the top matters.

The Old Breed (2012) poster

“Getting to the top matters,” or so says veteran alpinist Mark Richey as he prepares to climb Saser Kangri II, at 7,518 meters the world’s second highest unclimbed mountain. In “The Old Breed”, co- director and climber Freddie Wilkinson takes the audience with him on a journey to the heart of one of the last unexplored patches of mountain wilderness: the war-inflicted eastern Karakoram range. As Richey and Steve Swenson, both in their 50s, push the limits of physical health and will power to be the first to claim this final summit, a gripping psychological thriller unfolds.

Director: Freddie Wilkinson, Rufus Lusk
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
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Screenplay

Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High

Keywords

climbing, mountaineering, karakoram, alpinism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Old Breed about?
“Getting to the top matters,” or so says veteran alpinist Mark Richey as he prepares to climb Saser Kangri II, at 7,518 meters the world’s second highest unclimbed mountain. In “The Old Breed”, co- director and climber Freddie Wilkinson takes the audience with him on a journey to the heart of one of the last unexplored patches of mountain wilderness: the war-inflicted eastern Karakoram range. As Richey and Steve Swenson, both in their 50s, push the limits of physical health and will power to be the first to claim this final summit, a gripping psychological thriller unfolds.
Who directed The Old Breed?
The Old Breed was directed by Freddie Wilkinson, Rufus Lusk.
Who stars in The Old Breed?
The Old Breed stars Freddie Wilkinson, Steve Swenson, Mark Richey.
How long is The Old Breed?
The Old Breed has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is The Old Breed?
The Old Breed is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of The Old Breed?
The themes of The Old Breed include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.