Assault on El Capitan (2013)
The story of Wings of Steel is part legend and part myth. The first ascent team spent 39 days climbing the controversial route. The result - death threats, physical assaults and a slander campaign that polarized the climbing community for over 30 years.
Director: Jeff Vargen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: September 25, 2013
Cast
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude
Keywords
sports, climbing, mountain climbing, rock climbing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Assault on El Capitan about?
- The story of Wings of Steel is part legend and part myth. The first ascent team spent 39 days climbing the controversial route. The result - death threats, physical assaults and a slander campaign that polarized the climbing community for over 30 years.
- Who directed Assault on El Capitan?
- Assault on El Capitan was directed by Jeff Vargen.
- Who stars in Assault on El Capitan?
- Assault on El Capitan stars Ammon McNeely, Kait Barber.
- How long is Assault on El Capitan?
- Assault on El Capitan has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Assault on El Capitan?
- Assault on El Capitan is a Documentary film.
- What are the themes of Assault on El Capitan?
- The themes of Assault on El Capitan include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude.