Touching the Void
"The closer you are to death. The more you realize you are alive."
Originally released in 2003. Touching the Void is a documentary/action film. directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Starring Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron, and Ollie Ryall
Synopsis
The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (440 votes)
Box Office
$13.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $13,885,802
Production Companies
- UK Film Council
- DSP
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Touching the Void about?
The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
Who directed Touching the Void?
Touching the Void was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
How long is Touching the Void?
Touching the Void has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Touching the Void released?
Touching the Void was released on September 5, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Touching the Void?
The main cast of Touching the Void includes Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron, Ollie Ryall, Joe Simpson, Richard Hawking.
Is Touching the Void worth watching?
Touching the Void has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 440 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.