Best Forgotten Art
“A modern look at the desperate art of climbing gritstone cracks”
1996•46m•Released
AdventureDocumentary
Best Forgotten Art is Johnny Dawes' classic climbing film about the desperate art of climbing gritstone cracks. Featuring great climbing and bouldering on grit in the Peak District. Starring John Allen, Joe Brown, Johnny Woodward, Boone Speed, Chris Plant, Arthur Dolphin, Airlie Anderson, Ruth Jenkins, and Leo Houlding.
Director
Johnny Dawes
Cast
Johnny Dawes
John Allen
Joe Brown
Johnny Woodward
Boone Speed
Chris Plant
Arthur Dolphin
Airlie Anderson
Ruth Jenkins
Leo Houlding
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