The Towers of Paine
2007, English. Directed by Leo Dickinson & Vic Bray.
First ascent of the Central Tower
Leo Dickinson’s re-editing of the classic first ascent of the Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia, filmed by Vic Bray. The 44-year-old original footage was salvaged from a loft and shows Chris Bonington and Don Whillans in action. Readings from Don’s journal add depth and a recreation of a double rope snapping incident adds the necessary spice.
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- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 1 January 2007
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- United Kingdom
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The Towers of Paine isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2007. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Towers of Paine?
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Who directed The Towers of Paine?
The Towers of Paine (2007) was directed by Leo Dickinson and Vic Bray and stars Chris Bonington, Peter Firth, Ian Clough.