Joe Simpson
Total Credits at Criticker: 2 (Actor), 1 (Writer)
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In the mid-80's two young climbers attempted to reach the summit of Siula Grande in Peru; a feat that had previously been attempted but never achieved. With an extra man looking after base camp, Simon and Joe set off to scale the mount in one long push over several days. The peak is reached, however on the descent Joe falls and breaks his leg. Despite what it means, the two continue with Simon letting Joe out on a rope for 300 meters, then descending to join him and so on... (imdb)
The Beckoning Silence (2007) - TV Movie
Joe Simpson travels to the treacherous North Face of the Eiger to tell the story of one of mountaineerings most epic tragedies. Toni Kurz was a brilliant young mountaineer, who along with three other climbers tried to climb the mountain in 1936, which was then the last great unconquered peak in the Alps. Their assault on the mountain started well, but then disaster struck...