The Underground Eiger

The Underground Eiger

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 21, 1979

Runtime

0h 50m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

The Underground Eiger

Production Companies

Yorkshire Television

Director

Barry Cockcroft

Description

A marvelous portrayal of a key event in British caving, and of the adventurous spirit of the two cavers famous for their numerous cave diving breakthroughs and records. Documenting a world record-breaking cave dive of 6,000 ft (1,800 m) made by Geoff Yeadon and Oliver Statham from West Kingsdale Master Cave, in North Yorkshire, England to Keld Head.