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Assault on El Capitan poster

Documentary / Adventure

Assault on El Capitan.

The story of Wings of Steel is part legend and part myth. The first ascent team spent 39 days climbing the controversial route. The result - death threats, physical assaults and a slander campaign that polarized the climbing community for over 30 years.

Directed by Jeff Vargen

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Ammon McNeely

Ammon McNeely

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Kait Barber

Kait Barber

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Ron Kauk

Ron Kauk

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Eric Kohl

Eric Kohl

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Chris McNamara

Chris McNamara

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Hans Florine

Hans Florine

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Tom Evans

Tom Evans

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Gabe McNeely

Gabe McNeely

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