CinemaOSMovie · 2003

In the Shadow of the Chief

The Baldwin & Cooper Story

IMDbDocumentaryAdventure

In May 1961, amidst the snow-capped mountains and verdant forests of Canada's West coast, Jim Baldwin and Ed Cooper, decided to try the impossible--a first ascent up the 'unclimbable' Stawamus Chief. Within two weeks, 12,000 cars full of onlookers crowded the base of the Chief while the climbers braved relentless heat, mosquitoes and a barrage of reporters. In the Shadow of the Chief takes a unique look at a part of climbing history and the spirit of the community that rallied behind them.

Directed byIvan Hughes

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Status
Released
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 2003
Studios
Fringe Filmworks

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring

Ed Cooper

Self

Jim Baldwin

Self

Hamish Fraser

Hamish Fraser

Self

Jim Sinclair

Self

Kevin McLane

Self

Conny Amexlunxen

Self

Tim Auger

Self

Adam Diamond

Self

Corrine Lonsdale

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Ivan Hughes

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