The Real Thing (1996)

Ben Moon and Jerry Moffatt on the ultimate bouldering road trip...

The Real Thing (1996) poster

The Real Thing is the first feature length bouldering movie ever made. Britain's top rock climbers Jerry Moffatt and Ben Moon take you on a rollercoaster road trip from the classic gritstone crags of the UK's Peak District to the mecca of European and World climbing in Fontainebleau, France. Also starring climbing hero Sean Myles, the late and great Kurt Albert and French climbing legend Marc Le Menestrel. A must watch for all boulderers, with an unforgettable pumping soundtrack. The climax of the film is Moon's ascent of Fred Nicole's Karma (V11) - other highlights include Moffatt's 'hair-raising' drive, in his Lancia Evolution, from Sheffield to Stanage and some amazing training scenes; all great fun and reminder of how climbing used to be.

Director: Simon Tucker
Genre: Adventure, Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Cast

Production: Positive Power Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

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

Keywords

climbing, bouldering, rock climbing

More Films by Director: Simon Tucker
More Films in Genre: Adventure, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Real Thing about?
The Real Thing is the first feature length bouldering movie ever made. Britain's top rock climbers Jerry Moffatt and Ben Moon take you on a rollercoaster road trip from the classic gritstone crags of the UK's Peak District to the mecca of European and World climbing in Fontainebleau, France. Also starring climbing hero Sean Myles, the late and great Kurt Albert and French climbing legend Marc Le Menestrel. A must watch for all boulderers, with an unforgettable pumping soundtrack. The climax of the film is Moon's ascent of Fred Nicole's Karma (V11) - other highlights include Moffatt's 'hair-raising' drive, in his Lancia Evolution, from Sheffield to Stanage and some amazing training scenes; all great fun and reminder of how climbing used to be.
Who directed The Real Thing?
The Real Thing was directed by Simon Tucker.
Who stars in The Real Thing?
The Real Thing stars Ben Moon, Jerry Moffatt, Kurt Albert, Sean Myles, Marc le Menestrel.
How long is The Real Thing?
The Real Thing has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is The Real Thing?
The Real Thing is a Adventure, Documentary film.
Where was The Real Thing produced?
The Real Thing was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Real Thing?
The themes of The Real Thing include: Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.