Legend of the Spider-Man (2009)

Legend of the Spider-Man (2009) poster

Alain Robert - aka the “French Spiderman” – climbs all kind of skyscraper (to the great joy of the public and the despair of the police) with a weakness for the highest ones like the Sears Towers in Chicago, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur or Taipei 101 in Taiwan. With his short frame and at almost 50, Alain is a physical phenomenon capable of hoisting his body with only one finger despite a major disability due to a fall in 1982. Paradoxically, it is after that accident that he developed his style of climbing using only his bare hands and without any security. Today, with more than 100 towers climbed, as many arrests and several stays in prison, Alain is a legend. But who’s the man behind the climber? What motivates him? Find out in this portrait full of breathtaking footage.

Director: Olivier Van'l
Genre: Adventure, Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Mokrane Ould-Hamouda, Olivier Lemaître
Production: Absynthe Production
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Extreme Sports and Dangerous Limits, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High

Keywords

extreme sports, climbing, rock climbing, free solo, escalade, goat climber

More Films by Director: Olivier Van'l
More Films in Genre: Adventure, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Legend of the Spider-Man about?
Alain Robert - aka the “French Spiderman” – climbs all kind of skyscraper (to the great joy of the public and the despair of the police) with a weakness for the highest ones like the Sears Towers in Chicago, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur or Taipei 101 in Taiwan. With his short frame and at almost 50, Alain is a physical phenomenon capable of hoisting his body with only one finger despite a major disability due to a fall in 1982. Paradoxically, it is after that accident that he developed his style of climbing using only his bare hands and without any security. Today, with more than 100 towers climbed, as many arrests and several stays in prison, Alain is a legend. But who’s the man behind the climber? What motivates him? Find out in this portrait full of breathtaking footage.
Who directed Legend of the Spider-Man?
Legend of the Spider-Man was directed by Olivier Van'l.
Who stars in Legend of the Spider-Man?
Legend of the Spider-Man stars Alain Robert, Jean-Pierre Bouvier, Claude Peysson.
How long is Legend of the Spider-Man?
Legend of the Spider-Man has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Legend of the Spider-Man?
Legend of the Spider-Man is a Adventure, Documentary film.
Where was Legend of the Spider-Man produced?
Legend of the Spider-Man was produced in France.
What are the themes of Legend of the Spider-Man?
The themes of Legend of the Spider-Man include: Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Extreme Sports and Dangerous Limits, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.