Movie: The Swiss Machine

Top 6 Billed Cast

Ueli Steck
Ueli Steck

Self

Alex Honnold
Alex Honnold

Self

Simone Moro
Simone Moro

Self

Volker Leuschner
Volker Leuschner

Self

Freddie Wilkinson
Freddie Wilkinson

Self

Simon Anthamatten
Simon Anthamatten

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    The Swiss Machine

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    Ueli Steck may be the greatest speed alpinist the world has ever seen. In this film he tells the stories of his record-breaking ascents in the Alps, accompanied by stunning aerial footage of him racing up 8,000 foot alpine faces. Ueli joins Alex Honnold in Yosemite to attempt speed records there. His ultimate goal: take his one-man alpine speed game to the largest, highest walls in the world.

  • Release Date

    2010-09-01

  • Average

    10

  • Rating:

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    English
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