Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend
"In every sport there are men, myths and legends. In the world of rock climbing and free soloing without a rope, there is only on name that fits all three - John Bachar."
Originally released in 2005. Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend is a documentary film. directed by Michael Reardon. At just 51 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Bachar, Royal Robbins, and John Long
Synopsis
In every sport there are men, myths and legends. In the world of rock climbing, there is only one name -- John Bachar. Controversial and uncompromising, Bachar pushed the boundaries of what was possible and raised the world's standards at a time when climbers merely pursued the physical in climbing. A true rock star, he soloed 5.11 when 5.12 didn't exist, created the first 5.12 in Yosemite Valley, bouldered harder, climbed stronger, and refused to compromise his ethics along the way. Then, at the height of his fame, he disappeared. This is his story. This is the latest climbing DVD release from director/producer Michael Reardon. This is a first hand account of John Bachar and his free soloing (no rope) mastery during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Featuring interviews with Royal Robbins, Peter Croft, John Long and John Gill, the film contains footage of Bachar soloing some of the hardest climbs of their time in Germany, Spain, and his home stomping grounds of Yosemite Valley.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2005
21 years ago
Runtime
0h 51m
51 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Jumprunner Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend about?
In every sport there are men, myths and legends. In the world of rock climbing, there is only one name -- John Bachar. Controversial and uncompromising, Bachar pushed the boundaries of what was pos...
Who directed Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend?
Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend was directed by Michael Reardon.
How long is Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend?
Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend has a runtime of 0 hours and 51 minutes (51 minutes total).
When was Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend released?
Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend was released on January 1, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend?
The main cast of Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend includes John Bachar, Royal Robbins, John Long, Peter Croft, John Gill.