Joe Simpson is a real person portrayed by Brendan Mackey in the movie Touching the Void (based on a true story).
The character of Joe Simpson is mainly associated with Simon Yates.
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Touching the Void
movie United Kingdom 2003- watched
The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.- 1hs 46min
The Beckoning Silence
movie United Kingdom 2007- watched
After a mountain climber's severe injuries and near-death accident, he's told he'll never climb again. His recovery left him to confront the question: why, after coming so close to death, did he feel compelled to continue climbing?- 1hs 12min
- Touching the Void
- The Beckoning Silence