Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 (2001)
The dramatic stories of Fritz Wiessner’s 1939 K2 expedition and Charlie Houston’s return in 1953. K2 is one of the hardest mountains in the world to climb. This film focuses on the expeditions of Fritz Wiessner and Charlie Houston in 1953. An award winner at the Banff, Telluride, Trento and Prague film festivals.
Released: May 31, 2001
Runtime: 50 minutes
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: John Shrapnel, Bob Bates, Charlie Houston, Bill Putnam, Dudley Rochester, Ed Webster
Crew: Keith Partridge (Camera Operator), Richard Adam (Camera Operator), John McAvoy (Editor), Julian Swayles (Music), Mick Conefrey (Producer), Mick Conefrey (Director)
