Tempting Fate
Synopsis
The second episode of the 2 part series 'Everest: Mountain of Dreams, Mountain of Doom', explores the triumphant (and tragic) expeditions of the modern era and takes an in-depth view of the terrible events of 1996, the deadliest year in the history of Mount Everest. From George Mallory to the 1996 tragedy, the series explores the major personalities and expeditions covering an 80-year span. The first episode, titled 'The Quest', includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary's legendary summit climb, and much more.
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Chris Bonington
Self
Tom Hornbein
Self
Todd Burleson
Self
Eric Simonson
Self
Robert Schoene
Self
Laverne Woods
Self, Self (archive footage)
Edmund Hillary
Self
George H. W. Bush
Self
Leslies Buckland
Self
Peter Habeler
Self (archive footage)
Reinhold Messner
Self
Marty Hoey
Self
Phil Ershler
Self (archive footage)
Lou Whittaker
Self (archive footage)
Jim Wickwire
Self (archive footage)
Beck Weathers
Self (archive footage)
Peter Thomas
Narrator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Zone
- Original Title
- Tempting Fate
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Goldhill Home Media, Atlas Media Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Zone
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Zone
Director
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What is Tempting Fate about?
The second episode of the 2 part series 'Everest: Mountain of Dreams, Mountain of Doom', explores the triumphant (and tragic) expeditions of the modern era and takes an in-depth view of the terrible events of 1996, the deadliest year in the history of Mount Everest. From George Mallory to the 1996 tragedy, the series explores the major personalities and expeditions covering an 80-year span. The first episode, titled 'The Quest', includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary's legendary summit climb, and much more.
Who directed Tempting Fate?
Tempting Fate was directed by Maria Zone.
Who stars in Tempting Fate?
The principal cast of Tempting Fate includes Chris Bonington, Tom Hornbein, Todd Burleson, Eric Simonson, Robert Schoene.
When was Tempting Fate released and how long is it?
Tempting Fate was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 53m.