Rock Queen
Originally released in 1998. Rock Queen is a documentary/adventure film. directed by Martin Belderson. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Catherine Destivelle, Érik Decamp, and Jim Curran
Synopsis
Catherine Destivelle has deservedly become the most famous female climber in the world. She rose to prominence with historic climbs, such as the free ascent of the Nameless Tower in Pakistan, and solo winter ascents of the classic north faces of the Matterhorn and the Eiger, climbs that have never been repeated by any woman. She also made history in sport climbing by winning the world championship title. In 1997, this time in Scotland, on the iconic Old Man of Hoy route, opened by Bonington, Patey & Baillie, Martin Belderson crowned Destivelle Queen of the Rock. She was four months pregnant when she made this 137-meter ascent, which was not difficult but on tricky rock.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Discovery Channel International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Queen about?
Catherine Destivelle has deservedly become the most famous female climber in the world. She rose to prominence with historic climbs, such as the free ascent of the Nameless Tower in Pakistan, and s...
Who directed Rock Queen?
Rock Queen was directed by Martin Belderson.
How long is Rock Queen?
Rock Queen has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Rock Queen released?
Rock Queen was released on February 20, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rock Queen?
The main cast of Rock Queen includes Catherine Destivelle, Érik Decamp, Jim Curran, John Whittle.