Hook or Book
Originally released in 2003. Hook or Book is a documentary/adventure film. directed by Robert Nicod. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leo Houlding, Jean-Marc Troussier, and Jim Bridwell
Synopsis
Yosemite National Park, in California, is one of the most fascinating in the United States. In the eastern part of the park, isolated granite peaks rise 3,900 meters above the valley floor: El Capitan, Half Dome, and Sentinel. El Capitan is the largest unbroken mass of granite in the world and a legendary site for mountaineering and free climbing. Every year, the world's best climbers challenge its impressive face. The film, enhanced with interviews and spectacular footage, follows the preparations for and ascent of El Capitan by a group of elite climbers: Scott Burk, Leo Houlding, Jim Bridwell, Jean-Marc Troussier, and Valerio Fulco, with whom humor is one of the essential ingredients of this adventure.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2003
23 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Aoma Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hook or Book about?
Yosemite National Park, in California, is one of the most fascinating in the United States. In the eastern part of the park, isolated granite peaks rise 3,900 meters above the valley floor: El Capi...
Who directed Hook or Book?
Hook or Book was directed by Robert Nicod.
How long is Hook or Book?
Hook or Book has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Hook or Book released?
Hook or Book was released on January 1, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hook or Book?
The main cast of Hook or Book includes Leo Houlding, Jean-Marc Troussier, Jim Bridwell, Tomaž Humar, Carlos Suárez.