About this movie
The real-life adventure of a dashing Italian soldier who escapes a British prisoner-of-war camp because he dreams of climbing 17,000-foot Mt. Kenya and planting the Italian flag at the summit. The obsessive British camp commander pursues him, and the two men are locked in a battle of wills, fuelled by honor and their love for the same woman.
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Quick facts
Year
1994
Runtime
1h 36m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.4/10
Votes
5
Genre
War, Adventure
Director
Language
EN
Cast
based on novel or book
world war ii
prisoner of war
kenya
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Questions about The Ascent
How long is The Ascent?
The Ascent has a runtime of 1h 36m (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed The Ascent?
The Ascent was directed by Donald Shebib and released in 1994.
What genre is The Ascent?
The Ascent is a War, Adventure film (1994).
Who stars in The Ascent?
The cast of The Ascent includes Vincent Spano, Ben Cross, Tony Lo Bianco, Rachel Ward, Mark Ingall.
What is the TMDB rating for The Ascent?
The Ascent has a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 based on 5 votes.
