Incantations (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1985, Incantations is a documentary film directed by Paul Berriff, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. "Incantations," narrated by Chris Bonington, is a documentary about the first ascent of "Incantations" (E6-6b) on the Tophet wall in Wasdale, UK, by British climbers Pete Whillance and Dave Armstrong in August 1984. Directed by Paul Berriff in 1985 and produced by Border Television, it is part of the Lakeland Rock documentary series (5/6), which today constitute important documents of the history of modern free climbing and its evolution.
Who’s in it. Incantations stars Pete Whillance as Self, Dave Armstrong as Self and Chris Bonington as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Incantations 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 Incantations page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Incantations (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Incantations change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Incantations worth watching?
- Incantations holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Incantations?
- Incantations stars Pete Whillance, Dave Armstrong and Chris Bonington.
- When was Incantations released?
- Incantations was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.