High and Hallowed: Everest 1963
Synopsis
High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 is the deepest story of the greatest Himalayan climb in American mountaineering history. Showcasing the daring and visionary efforts of the 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition, the film examines the sheer commitment, step-by-step struggle and lasting impact of America's first ascent of Mount Everest and the pioneering first ascent of West Ridge by Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld. Five decades later, High and Hallowed returns to Everest to find out if the essence of risk, adventure and the unknown that drew the first Americans to the summit still exists on Everest today.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Melissa Arnot
Self
Reinhold Messner
Self
Barry Bishop
Self (archive footage)
Brent Bishop
Self
Norman Dyhrenfurth
Self
Ngawang Gombu
Self (archive footage)
Dave Hahn
Self
Tom Hornbein
Self
Lute Jerstad
Self (archive footage)
Jon Krakauer
Self (narrator)
Charley Mace
Self
David Morton
Self
Jake Norton
Self
Willi Unsoeld
Self (archive footage)
Jim Whittaker
Self
Steve House
Self
Dave Dingman
Self
Dianne Roberts
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Morton, Jake Norton, Jim Aikman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jake Norton, David Morton, Jim Aikman
- Original Title
- High and Hallowed: Everest 1963
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- MountainWorld Productions, Climb.Journey.Live
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Morton, Jake Norton, Jim Aikman
Jake Norton, David Morton, Jim Aikman
Department Leadership Roster
David Morton
Director
Jake Norton
Director
Jake Norton
Writer
David Morton
Writer
Jim Aikman
Director
Jim Aikman
Writer
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What is High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 about?
High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 is the deepest story of the greatest Himalayan climb in American mountaineering history. Showcasing the daring and visionary efforts of the 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition, the film examines the sheer commitment, step-by-step struggle and lasting impact of America's first ascent of Mount Everest and the pioneering first ascent of West Ridge by Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld. Five decades later, High and Hallowed returns to Everest to find out if the essence of risk, adventure and the unknown that drew the first Americans to the summit still exists on Everest today.
Who directed High and Hallowed: Everest 1963?
High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 was directed by David Morton, Jake Norton, Jim Aikman.
Who stars in High and Hallowed: Everest 1963?
The principal cast of High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 includes Melissa Arnot, Reinhold Messner, Barry Bishop, Brent Bishop, Norman Dyhrenfurth.
When was High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 released and how long is it?
High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 49m.