Cliffhanger Timeline ( Real )

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May 13, 1993

Release of 'Cliffhanger'

The movie 'Cliffhanger,' an action thriller starring Sylvester Stallone, was released in theaters.

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1992

Production of 'Cliffhanger' Begins

Filming for the movie 'Cliffhanger' started, with locations in the Italian Dolomites and Colorado mountains.

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1992

Filming of 'Cliffhanger' Ends

Principal photography for 'Cliffhanger' was completed after shooting in various mountainous locations.

Cliffhanger Timeline ( Fictional )

accident
Prior to main events

Mountain Rescue Team Accident

Frank and his teammate fall during a rescue mission, resulting in a traumatic event that affects Frank deeply.

character development
Shortly before movie main events

Frank Returns to Mountain Rescue

Frank Weaver returns to mountain rescue work after the accident, reluctantly rejoining the dangerous profession.

crime
Early in the movie timeline

Plane Hijacking and Theft of Money

A group of criminals hijack a plane carrying stolen money and crash it into the Colorado Rockies to retrieve the loot.

rescue
Early in the movie timeline

Frank Helps Survivors

Frank rescues survivors of the plane crash and is pulled into the conflict against the criminals.

conflict
Mid-movie timeline

Frank Confronts Criminals

Frank battles the criminals in the mountains trying to recover the stolen money and save the hostages.

action climax
Late movie timeline

Final Mountain Showdown

Frank and the criminals engage in a deadly confrontation high atop the mountain involving climbing and daring moves.

resolution
End of movie

Resolution and Rescue

After the criminals are defeated, Frank rescues the hostages and resolves the situation, returning to his life as a mountain rescuer.