First Descent (2005): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
First Descent is a 2005 sports documentary directed by Kemp Curly and Kevin Harrison, starring Shaun White, Terje Haakonsen and Hannah Teter. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $988,368 worldwide. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Directors
- Kemp Curly and Kevin Harrison
- Genres
- Sport , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is First Descent About?
The premise of First Descent without spoilers.
This documentary explores the explosive growth and popularity of snowboarding, as seen through the eyes of pioneering figures who set new standards and pushed boundaries. Five snowboarding legends journey to Alaska, an area known for its challenging terrain, to showcase their extraordinary skills and breathtaking athleticism. The film examines the sport's evolution and the dedication of those who have shaped it.
First Descent Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- snow
- winter sport
- mountain
- alaska
- two word title
- snowboard
- snowboarding
First Descent Cast
Shaun White leads the cast, with Terje Haakonsen and Hannah Teter. Directed by Kemp Curly and Kevin Harrison; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Kemp Curly
- Co-director Kevin Harrison
Also Starring in First Descent
· 1 moreFirst Descent Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave First Descent 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 52% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
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TMDB 73% User score
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First Descent Box Office
First Descent grossed $988,368 worldwide. $750,805 came from the US and Canada and $237,563 (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$988.4K
- US & Canada
- $750.8K
- International
- $237.6K
First Descent Trailers & Videos
The trailer of First Descent.
Cars in First Descent
5 cars on screen, including the 2004 BMW X5 E53 and the 1984 Ford Bronco II.
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2004 BMW X5 E53 Important role -
1984 Ford Bronco II Important role -
1995 Ford Escort Van MkVI Minor role -
1997 Ford Galaxy MkI Minor role
First Descent Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Extrémní svahy” and “Snowboarding - Les pionniers de l'extrême”.
- Also known as
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- Extrémní svahy
- Snowboarding - Les pionniers de l'extrême
- First Descent - The Story of Snowboarding Revolution
- המדרון הראשון
- Первый спуск
- A Primeira Grande Descida
- 绝妙降落
- 익스트림 스노우보더
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First Descent FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of First Descent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is First Descent?
First Descent runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was First Descent released?
First Descent was released on December 2, 2005.
Who directed First Descent?
First Descent was directed by Kemp Curly and Kevin Harrison.
Who is in the cast of First Descent?
First Descent stars Shaun White, Terje Haakonsen and Hannah Teter, among 5 credited actors.
How much did First Descent make at the box office?
First Descent grossed $988,368 worldwide ($750,805 domestic, $237,563 international).
How is First Descent rated?
First Descent has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does First Descent have a post-credit scene?
No. First Descent has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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