Hard Grit
“Laying bare the realities of life at the sharp end”
1998•53m•7.5•Released
Documentary
Regarded as an important and iconic film in its genre, this award-wining landmark British climbing documentary showcases historic ascents on the dangerous gritstone edges of the Pennines. Exploding the myths that shroud extreme gritstone climbing, the film includes some of the most terrifying climbing scenes ever captured. The Peak District’s star names are climbing at the top of their powers – surely something has got to give.
Director
Richard Heap
Writer
Niall Grimes
Languages
English
Studio
Slackjaw Film
Cast
Niall Grimes
Narrator
Jean-Minh Trin-Thieu
Self
Ben Moon
Self
Jerry Moffatt
Self
Johnny Dawes
Self
Leo Houlding
Self
John Dunne
Self
Rikard Ekehed
Self
Seb Grieve
Self
Robin Barker
Self
Neil Bentley
Self
Dave Jones
Self
Sam Whittaker
Self
Production
Company
Slackjaw Film
Producer
Richard Heap
Producer
Mark Turnbull
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