Women of K2
Synopsis
On some peaks in 2003, the statistics are impressive. For the K2 dubbed "wild mountain" or "ruthless mountain", only 240 reached the summit and more than 60 perished in the ascent. An unimaginable rate of one death in four to survive. And these statistics are even worse At the start of the 2004 climbing season, only five talented and determined women had reached the 8,616-meter summit of K2, but only two made it out alive. , they too perished while climbing other peaks of 8000 meters, these five women all disappeared in the mountains.
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Liliane Barrard
Self (archive footage)
Wanda Rutkiewicz
Self (archive footage)
Chantal Mauduit
Self (archive footage)
Julie Tullis
Self (archive footage)
Alison Hargreaves
Self (archive footage)
Araceli Segarra
Self
Peter Hillary
Self
Kurt Diemberger
Self
Jim Curran
Self
Kate Ballard
Self
Tom Ballard
Self
Diane Roberts
Self
Rick Ridgeway
Self
Denis Ducroz
Self
Carlos Carsolio
Self
Norman Dyhrenfurth
Self (archive footage)
Tenzin Gyatso
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Jordan, Jeff Rhoads
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Jordan, David Parks
- Original Title
- Women of K2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic, Fox Television Studios, Skyline Ventures Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Jordan, Jeff Rhoads
Jennifer Jordan, David Parks
Lee Tucker
Gordon Cassidy, Jennifer Jordan, David Paris, Jeff Rhoads, George Verschoor
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Jordan
Director
Jeff Rhoads
Director
Jennifer Jordan
Writer
David Parks
Writer
Lee Tucker
Editor
Gordon Cassidy
Producer
Jennifer Jordan
Producer
Jeff Rhoads
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Women of K2 about?
On some peaks in 2003, the statistics are impressive. For the K2 dubbed "wild mountain" or "ruthless mountain", only 240 reached the summit and more than 60 perished in the ascent. An unimaginable rate of one death in four to survive. And these statistics are even worse At the start of the 2004 climbing season, only five talented and determined women had reached the 8,616-meter summit of K2, but only two made it out alive. , they too perished while climbing other peaks of 8000 meters, these five women all disappeared in the mountains.
Who directed Women of K2?
Women of K2 was directed by Jennifer Jordan, Jeff Rhoads.
Who stars in Women of K2?
The principal cast of Women of K2 includes Liliane Barrard, Wanda Rutkiewicz, Chantal Mauduit, Julie Tullis, Alison Hargreaves.
When was Women of K2 released and how long is it?
Women of K2 was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 47m.