Aconcagua (1991)

10.0/10 • 25 min • Documentary Adventure

Overview

History of the first ascent of Aconcagua by the south face in February 1954 by the French shock team led by René Ferlet and composed of Lucien Bérardini, Adrien Dagory, Edmond Denis, Pierre Lesueur, Robert Paragot and Guy Poulet. In seven days of combat, they extricate themselves from the mountain in a pitiful state; all except Robert Paragot will be victims of severe frostbite which earned them amputations, some important as for “Lulu” Bérardini who lost part of his left hand.

Cast

Lucien Bérardini

Self

Pierre Lesueur

Self

Edmond Denis

Self

Robert Paragot

Self

Guy Poulet

Self

Adrien Dagory

Self

René Ferlet

Self

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