The Ascent
1994, English. Directed by Donald Shebib.
The real-life adventure of a dashing Italian soldier who escapes a British prisoner-of-war camp because he dreams of climbing 17,000-foot Mt. Kenya and planting the Italian flag at the summit. The obsessive British camp commander pursues him, and the two men are locked in a battle of wills, fuelled by honor and their love for the same woman.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Ascent is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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- Released
- 15 September 1994
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Written by
- David Wiltse
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What The Ascent is based on
The Ascent is adapted from a novel.
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The Ascent runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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The Ascent is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ascent?
If you liked The Ascent, try The Guns of Navarone, Dark of the Sun, The Great Escape.
Who directed The Ascent?
The Ascent (1994) was directed by Donald Shebib and stars Vincent Spano, Ben Cross, Tony Lo Bianco.
What is The Ascent based on?
The Ascent is adapted from a novel.