Storm Over Everest
Synopsis
As darkness fell on May 10, 1996, a fast moving storm of unimaginable ferocity trapped three climbing teams high on the slopes of Mount Everest. The climbers, exhausted from their summit climb, were soon lost in darkness, in a fierce blizzard, far from the safety of High Camp at 26,000 feet. World-renowned climber and filmmaker David Breashears, who aided the rescue efforts back in 1996, now returns to Everest to tell the fuller story of what really happened on that legendary climb. Through remarkably intimate interviews with the climbers and Sherpas many who have never spoken before on American television Breashears sheds new light on the worst climbing tragedy in Mount Everest s history.
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David Breashears
Himself
Neal Beidleman
Himself-Guide
Mike Groom
Himself-Guide
Charlotte Fox
Herself-Client
Sandy HIll
Herself-Client
Lene Gammelgaard
Herself-Client
Makalu Gau
Himself-Client Taiwanese Team
Neal Beidleman
Himself-Guide Mountain Madness
Mike Groom
Himself-Guide Adventure Consultants
Charlotte Fox
Herself-Client Mountain Madness
Sandy HIll
Herself-Client Mountain Madness
Lene Gammelgaard
Herself-Client Mounain Madness
Lou Kasischke
Himself-Client Adventure Consultants
Beck Weathers
Himself-Client Adventure Consultants
Helen Wilton
Herself-Base Camp Manager-Adventure Consultants
Dorje Sherpa
Himself-Climbing Sherpa Adventure Consultants
Anatoli Boukreev
Self (archive foootage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Breashears
- Screenplay & Story
- David Breashears
- Original Score
- Jocelyn Pook
- Original Title
- Storm Over Everest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Arcturus Motion Pictures, Working Title, GBH, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Breashears
David Breashears
Jocelyn Pook
McDonald Brown
Department Leadership Roster
David Breashears
Director
David Breashears
Writer
McDonald Brown
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Frequently Asked Questions About Storm Over Everest
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What is Storm Over Everest about?
As darkness fell on May 10, 1996, a fast moving storm of unimaginable ferocity trapped three climbing teams high on the slopes of Mount Everest. The climbers, exhausted from their summit climb, were soon lost in darkness, in a fierce blizzard, far from the safety of High Camp at 26,000 feet. World-renowned climber and filmmaker David Breashears, who aided the rescue efforts back in 1996, now returns to Everest to tell the fuller story of what really happened on that legendary climb. Through remarkably intimate interviews with the climbers and Sherpas many who have never spoken before on American television Breashears sheds new light on the worst climbing tragedy in Mount Everest s history.
Who directed Storm Over Everest?
Storm Over Everest was directed by David Breashears.
Who stars in Storm Over Everest?
The principal cast of Storm Over Everest includes David Breashears, Neal Beidleman, Mike Groom, Charlotte Fox, Sandy HIll.
When was Storm Over Everest released and how long is it?
Storm Over Everest was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Storm Over Everest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Storm Over Everest was composed by Jocelyn Pook.