Vertical Limit
– Trapped near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Annie Garrett radios to base cam..
Trapped near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Annie Garrett radios to base camp for help. Brother Peter hears Annie's message and assembles a team to save her and her group before they succumb to K2's unforgiving elements. But, as Annie lays injured in an icy cavern, the rescuers face several terrifying events that could end the rescue attempt -- and their lives.
08 Dec 2000
English, Urdu
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Martin Campbell
Robert King (story), Robert King (screenplay), Terry Hayes (screenplay)
Chris O'Donnell, Robin Tunney, Stuart Wilson, Augie Davis
A high-adrenaline tale of young climber Peter Garrett, who must launch a treacherous and extraordinary rescue effort up K2, the world's second highest peak. Confronting both his own limitations and the awesome power of nature's uncontrollable elements, Peter risks his life to save his sister, Annie, and her summit team in a race against time. The team is trapped in an icy grave at 26,000 feet - a death zone above the vertical limit of endurance where the human body cannot survive for long. Every second counts as Peter enlists the help of a crew of fellow climbers, including eccentric, reclusive mountain man Montgomery Wick, to ascend the chilling might of the world's most feared peak to save her.
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.
$67,771,442
Columbia Pictures