The Climb
1986, English. Directed by Donald Shebib.
Thirty before him have perished... Now one of them will decide his fate.
Based on the true story of the 1953 assault on Nanga Parbat, a treacherous Himalayan Peak.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Donald ShebibDirector
- Bruce GreenwoodHermann Buhl
- James HurdleDr. Karl Herligkoffer
- Kenneth WelshWalter Frauenberger
- Ken PoguePeter Aschenbrenner
- Denis ForestHermann Kollensperger
- Tom ButlerWilly Merkel
- Jeremy WilkinAlbert Bitterling
- David James ElliottOtto Kempter
- Guy BannermanHans Ertl
- Thomas HauffKuno Rainer
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Written by
- Claude Harz, Donald Shebib
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What The Climb is based on
The Climb is based on a true story.
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The Climb runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Climb is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Climb on?
The Climb isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1986. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Climb?
If you liked The Climb, try Everest, The Dawn Wall, Tenzing.
Who directed The Climb?
The Climb (1986) was directed by Donald Shebib and stars Bruce Greenwood, James Hurdle, Kenneth Welsh.
What is The Climb based on?
The Climb is based on a true story.