Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey (2017)

Fred Beckey is the legendary American "Dirtbag" mountaineer whose name is spoken in hushed tones around campfires. This rebel climber's pioneering ascents and lifestyle form an iconic legacy that continues to inspire generations.

Director:

Dave O'Leske

Writers:

Darren Lund (story by), Dave O'Leske (story by)

Stars:

Fred Beckey, Conrad Anker, Helmy Beckey

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Fred Beckey	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Conrad Anker	...	Himself
Helmy Beckey	...	Himself
Alex Bertulis	...	Himself
Eric Bjornstad	...	Himself
Barry Blanchard	...	Himself
Yvon Chouinard	...	Himself
Nick Clinch	...	Himself
Ed Cooper	...	Himself
Bob Craig	...	Himself
Peter Croft	...	Himself
Leslie Cucuel	...	Herself
Jim Donini	...	Himself
Vasiliki Dwyer	...	Herself
Norman Dyhrenfurth	...	Himself

Storyline

Fred Beckey is the original American "Dirtbag" climber whose name evokes mystery, adulation and vitriol. Since the 1940s, Beckey has led an obsessive and nomadic quest of first ascents while poetically chronicling the exquisite beauty of nature and mountains in 13 seminal books. This exclusive feature documentary reveals the reclusive 94-year-old Beckey's public and private personas as he continues to inspire generations of climbers around the world.

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Plot Keywords:

ascent | dirtbag | mountains | climb | legend | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Adventure | Biography | History | Sport

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA Canada China

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 May 2017 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

2R Productions,Centripetal Films,Lucid Visual Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

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