The Ascent of Rakaposhi
Jan 01, 1958 · 30m
Director
Jimmy Mills, Mike BanksOverview
Rakaposhi is one of the most famous mountains of the Karakoram range of Pakistan and is part of the Himalayas. The 25,550 feet mountain had resisted the attempts of six previous expeditions, starting with Lord Conway in 1892. This is the story of the British-Pakistani Forces expedition which conquered Rakaposhi in June, 1958. It was photographed by two of the expedition members. One of them, Captain Banks of the Royal Marines, finally reached the summit, together with Surgeon-Lieutenant Patey of the Royal Navy.
Cast of The Ascent of Rakaposhi
Crew of The Ascent of Rakaposhi
About The Ascent of Rakaposhi
What is The Ascent of Rakaposhi about?
Rakaposhi is one of the most famous mountains of the Karakoram range of Pakistan and is part of the Himalayas. The 25,550 feet mountain had resisted the attempts of six previous expeditions, starting with Lord Conway in 1892. This is the story of the British-Pakistani Forces expedition which conquered Rakaposhi in June, 1958. It was photographed by two of the expedition members. One of them…
When was The Ascent of Rakaposhi released?
The Ascent of Rakaposhi was released on January 1, 1958.
How long is The Ascent of Rakaposhi?
The Ascent of Rakaposhi runs 30 minutes.
Who directed The Ascent of Rakaposhi?
The Ascent of Rakaposhi was directed by Jimmy Mills and Mike Banks.
Who is in the cast of The Ascent of Rakaposhi?
The cast of The Ascent of Rakaposhi includes Mike Banks (self, narrator), John Sims (self), Tom Patey (self, climber), Jimmy Mills (self) and Dickie Grant (self).