The Old Man of Hoy

June. 02,1992      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Commemorative program for the 25th anniversary of the live broadcast of the ascent of the Old Man of Hoy. In July of 1967, 15 million people watched one of the most audacious BBC outside broadcasts ever undertaken - the climbing of the 'Old Man of Hoy'. Chris Bonnington and Tom Patey, took the East Face; Joe Brown and Ian McNaught-Davis, the South Face; Peter Crew and Douglas Haston took the South-East Arête. A further crew of four climbers- Hamish MacInnes, John Cleare, Rusty Baillie and Ian Clough carried cameras and transmitters. 25 years later, BBC gathers the protagonists to recover the footage and to look back on the achievement.

Reviews

Doomtomylo
1992/06/02

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

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Gurlyndrobb
1992/06/03

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

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Ezmae Chang
1992/06/04

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

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Cristal
1992/06/05

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

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