Baquet's Comeback (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1988, Baquet's Comeback is a notable film directed by Nicolas Philibert.
What it’s about. In July 1956, together with the mountaineer Gaston Rébuffat, the actor and cellist Maurice Baquet made the first ascent of the south face of the Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m/12,606 ft), a magnificent wall of red granite soaring up like a rampart above the Vallée Blanche (the White Valley) in the Mont-Blanc Massif. Thirty-two years later, as if to pay tribute to the memory of his friend Gaston, now deceased, Maurice Baquet once again climbed this mighty crag, suspended between sky and earth, behind Christophe Profit.
Who’s in it. Baquet's Comeback stars Maurice Baquet as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Baquet's Comeback 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 Baquet's Comeback page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baquet's Comeback (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baquet's Comeback change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baquet's Comeback worth watching?
- Baquet's Comeback holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Baquet's Comeback?
- Baquet's Comeback stars Maurice Baquet.
- When was Baquet's Comeback released?
- Baquet's Comeback was released in 1988.