The Ascent of Kangchenjunga
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Film of the 1955 British expedition to Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak, led by Charles Evans. The first ascent of Kangchenjunga was made on 25th May 1955 when Joe Brown and George Band stopped just short of the summit, a promise they had made to the Nepalese authorities in respect of local beliefs that it is a sacred place. Norman Hardie and Tony Streather summited the following day. At this time, Kangchenjunga was the world’s highest unclimbed peak.
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- The Ascent of Kangchenjunga
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- English
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David Attenborough
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David Attenborough
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What is The Ascent of Kangchenjunga about?
Film of the 1955 British expedition to Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak, led by Charles Evans. The first ascent of Kangchenjunga was made on 25th May 1955 when Joe Brown and George Band stopped just short of the summit, a promise they had made to the Nepalese authorities in respect of local beliefs that it is a sacred place. Norman Hardie and Tony Streather summited the following day. At this time, Kangchenjunga was the world’s highest unclimbed peak.
Who directed The Ascent of Kangchenjunga?
The Ascent of Kangchenjunga was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Ascent of Kangchenjunga?
The principal cast of The Ascent of Kangchenjunga includes Joe Brown, Charles Evans, John Jackson, Neil Mather, Tony Streather.
When was The Ascent of Kangchenjunga released and how long is it?
The Ascent of Kangchenjunga was released in 1955 with a total runtime of Unknown.