First On The Rope (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Series · ★ 9

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Released in 1999, First On The Rope is a drama and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. Chamonix in the 1930s was a resort where a cosmopolitan, fashionable and sporting society thronged, in search of novelties and thrills found in mountaineering. These people rub shoulders with the Chamoniards but do not meet except on the trails of Mont-Blanc. The accident of Joseph, the patriarch of Servettaz, guides from generation to generation, marked the spirits. It is his son Zian who decides to take up the torch. Married to Bianca, the daughter of the wealthy Milanese industrialist who was partly responsible for her father's death, Zian lives out her great love story - a threesome - with the mountain always remaining the most demanding mistress. Tired of the agonizing expectations and loneliness during her husband's ascents, Bianca returns to Italy, Zian joins her, but society life is not his world, he returns to Chamonix. During an outing in the mountains, Zian falls into a crevasse. Bianca, alerted by a presentiment, returns to the one she loves above all...

Who’s in it. First On The Rope stars Frédéric Gorny as Zian Servettaz, Silvia De Santis as Bianca Ruspoli, Giuliano Gemma as Mr. Ruspoli and Lucien Abbet as Joseph Servettaz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, First On The Rope 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 First On The Rope page.

If you liked it. Fans of First On The Rope tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch First On The Rope (1999)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for First On The Rope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is First On The Rope worth watching?
First On The Rope holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in First On The Rope?
First On The Rope stars Frédéric Gorny, Silvia De Santis, Giuliano Gemma, Lucien Abbet and Patrick Berhault.
When was First On The Rope released?
First On The Rope was released in 1999.