The story is based on a broadway play by patrick myers and was filmed on canadas mount waddington and at the base of the real k2 in kashmir, pakistan. Two professional friends with conflicting personalities join an expedition to climb k2, the second highest mountain in the world. Of course, its not the real k2 that we see, as it is not possible to shoot a film at. The cinematography, composed of stunning visual panoramas of the rugged, snowcovered mountains, is spectacular. A year later and i found it, used, for just a couple of bucks. Intentionally or not, the film reinforced my negative perception of major expedition mountain climbers as arrogant and driven. Unfortunately it was selling for more than a hundred bucks. K2, the ultimate high trailer 1992 video detective.
Also spectacular is the film s bottom line which is to call brooks to abandon selfishness and put others before himself. Clint eastwood directs and stars in this international intrigue action thriller that takes place on the swiss alps. But where the action in the play takes place on a single ledge high up on the peak, roddam wanted the film to reflect the entire process of a. This video is about one of the best and amazing mansions that ive ever filmed. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. The ultimate high is a fictional account of a truelife expedition to the second tallest mountain on the planet. In the past, ive said that this is the best mansion ever, but this place tops all of those. Michael biehn, matt craven, annie grindlay, elena wohl, blu mankuma, charles oberman, julia nickson, christopher m.
Contrary to what many people think, everest may be the tallest mountain, but k2 is a far more difficult climb. Im very happy that ive managed to ski down from the summit of k2 and get back to the base safely. The 7 best mountaineering films currently streaming on netflix. At the interment, taylor begs claiborne to take him and harold on his expedition to k2, the second highest peak in the world. While climbing one day, they meet a man who it seems might be attempting to climb k2, the worlds secondhighest peak. This filmed was shot in widescreen and should not be full screen. Hemlock, a retired professional assassin eastwood, who has turned toward the.
Still a fantastic film and maybe even a little better than. I went out to everest last year, a very good film, probably better than k2, but the moment it was over i wanted to order this film. Based on a true story, north face is a survival drama film about a competition to. K2 the ultimate high on dvd new by inetvideo buy k2 the ultimate high on dvd new at inetvideo for a low price.
K2 was filmed on location in kashmir, pakistan and british columbia, canada. The ultimate high dvd at the best online prices at ebay. The cast work the best they can with it but they dont convince as to their. Parts of the film were also shot in snowbird, utah. Adventure saga of a lawyer and a professor who go to pakistan and attempt to climb the rugged heights of k2, the worlds second largest mountain that is considered more difficult to climb than.
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