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The Real Thing

Ben Moon and Jerry Moffatt on the ultimate bouldering road trip...

★10.0 1996 53m Simon Tucker PG-13

The Real Thing is the first feature length bouldering movie ever made. Britain's top rock climbers Jerry Moffatt and Ben Moon take you on a rollercoaster road trip from the classic gritstone crags of the UK's Peak District to the mecca of European and World climbing in Fontainebleau, France. Also starring climbing hero Sean Myles, the late and great Kurt Albert and French climbing legend Marc Le Menestrel. A must watch for all boulderers, with an unforgettable pumping soundtrack. The climax of the film is Moon's ascent of Fred Nicole's Karma (V11) - other highlights include Moffatt's 'hair-raising' drive, in his Lancia Evolution, from Sheffield to Stanage and some amazing training scenes; all great fun and reminder of how climbing used to be.

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Synopsis

The Real Thing is the first feature length bouldering movie ever made. Britain's top rock climbers Jerry Moffatt and Ben Moon take you on a rollercoaster road trip from the classic gritstone crags of the UK's Peak District to the mecca of European and World climbing in Fontainebleau, France. Also starring climbing hero Sean Myles, the late and great Kurt Albert and French climbing legend Marc Le Menestrel. A must watch for all boulderers, with an unforgettable pumping soundtrack. The climax of the film is Moon's ascent of Fred Nicole's Karma (V11) - other highlights include Moffatt's 'hair-raising' drive, in his Lancia Evolution, from Sheffield to Stanage and some amazing training scenes; all great fun and reminder of how climbing used to be.

AdventureDocumentary

Cast

5 principal cast

Ben Moon

Ben Moon

Jerry Moffatt

Jerry Moffatt

Kurt Albert

Sean Myles

Marc le Menestrel

Marc le Menestrel

Where to watch The Real Thing

The Real Thing (1996) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 53m adventure directed by Simon Tucker is rated 10.0/10 by 1 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was The Real Thing released?

The Real Thing was released on January 1, 1996.

Who directed The Real Thing?

The Real Thing was directed by Simon Tucker.

How long is The Real Thing?

The Real Thing has a runtime of 53 minutes.

What genre is The Real Thing?

The Real Thing is categorized as Adventure, Documentary.

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