Lakeland Rock (1990): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1990, Lakeland Rock is a dokumentarfilm film directed by Paul Berriff, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. First broadcast on Channel 4 in 1985, Lakeland Rock is a classic of climbing. Presented by Sir Chris Bonington, this 1990 documentary comprises four films that retrace five iconic routes, each representing a major milestone in a sport that reflects the social transformations of Great Britain. From the 1940s, when working-class people began climbing mountains, to the 1980s, marked by technological advancements, the rise of female climbers, and the soaring difficulty of sport climbing with its near-Olympic levels of physical preparation. In three of the films, the climbers recreate their first ascents, with a tribute to their deceased climbing partners, Don Whillans and Bill Peascod. Also included is the first filmed ascent of "Incantations" on Gable Crag by Pete Whillance and Dave Armstrong, which, rated E6 6b, was considered at the time to be the most difficult route in the Lake District.

Who’s in it. Lakeland Rock stars Chris Bonington as Self, Jill Lawrence as Self, Pete Livesey as Self and Gill Price as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Lakeland Rock sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lakeland Rock page.

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