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The Ascent

The Ascent

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Ascent
  • Genres: War, Adventure
  • Release Date: 1994-09-15
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 5.5/10 (4 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: RHI Entertainment, Cabin Fever Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1637
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Vincent Spano

Vincent Spano

as Franco Distassi

Ben Cross

Ben Cross

as Major Farrell

Tony Lo Bianco

Tony Lo Bianco

as Aldo

Rachel Ward

Rachel Ward

as Patricia

Mark Ingall

Mark Ingall

as Sergeant Thomas

John De Veillers

John De Veillers

as Major Quinn

Joe Valadez

Joe Valadez

as Guido

Jon Freeman

Jon Freeman

as Paulo

Rico Vanden Hurck

Rico Vanden Hurck

as Kirst

Kenneth Mason

Kenneth Mason

as Stewart

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or bookworld war iiprisoner of warkenya

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ascent?

The Ascent is a War, Adventure movie directed by . It was released on 1994-09-15.

Who are the main actors in The Ascent?

The main cast includes Vincent Spano, Ben Cross, Tony Lo Bianco, Rachel Ward, Mark Ingall, .

Where can I watch The Ascent online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Ascent is available.

Is The Ascent based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Ascent?

The Ascent has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 4 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Ascent?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Ascent?

The soundtrack was composed by RHI Entertainment, Cabin Fever Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Ascent filmed?

The Ascent was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Ascent?

The total runtime of The Ascent is 96 minutes.

Is The Ascent suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Ascent?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Ascent.

Does The Ascent have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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