The DVD version of this film also contains a spoiler within the extras ~ although I can forgive the great man himself as Chris Bonningtons interview is as honest and emotional as Joe's. In that interview Chris describes his own experience as photo journalist and reporter on the first 'Eiger Direct' expedition in the early 60's, when a climbing friend, John Harlin dies. This leads onto to some short research to find that John Harlins son makes an attempt on the Eiger himself, 40 years after his fathers death, in a film called 'The Alps' which I haven't seen yet but believe has the most breathtaking footage.
Also, within the extras on the DVD is 'the making of', but in a way, whilst its interesting, I feel it kind of detracts from the superb acting and shooting in the the main film.
Also, within the extras on the DVD is 'the making of', but in a way, whilst its interesting, I feel it kind of detracts from the superb acting and shooting in the the main film.