Sur Les Traces De Premier De Cordée (1952): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1952, Sur Les Traces De Premier De Cordée is a documentary and adventure film directed by Georges Tairraz II, running about 30 minutes.

What it’s about. "Sur Les Traces De Premier De Cordée", a color documentary from 1952 which will be released the same year as the eponymous photo book published by Arthaud, features Roger Frison-Roche and his sidekick Georges Tairraz II on the Aiguille du Grépon (3482 m) in the Aiguilles massif which overlooks the Chamonix valley. Together they co-produce the images of the ascent. The young Pierre Tairraz, who completed his training in Paris, at the school in the rue de Vaugirard (Cinema promotion in 1953), also took part in this very technical aerial filming as assistant to his father Georges Tairraz II and cameraman.

Who’s in it. Sur Les Traces De Premier De Cordée stars Roger Frison-Roche as Self, Georges Tairraz II as Self and Pierre Tairraz as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Sur Les Traces De Premier De Cordée 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 Sur Les Traces De Premier De Cordée page.

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