Harder Than Everest
Synopsis
A high adventure film about Tim Macartney-Snape's incredible expedition to climb Gasherbrum IV - a 8000 metre symmetrical pyramid mountain of rock and ice on the border of Pakistan and China in the Karakoram Range of the western Himalaya. Tim was the first in the team to reach the summit, and as he says 'the climb was harder than Everest'. This was Gasherbrum IV's second complete ascent and first ascent of the northwest ridge. The mountain, first climbed in 1958 by Italians Walter Bonatti and Carlo Mauro is one of the most difficult ones in the Himalayas and has registered only a handful of ascents.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Connolly, Tim Macartney-Snape
- Original Score
- Mars Lasar
- Original Title
- Harder Than Everest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Connolly, Tim Macartney-Snape
Mars Lasar
Phil Balsdon
Ray Thomas
Geoff Barnes
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Balsdon
Director of Photography
Ray Thomas
Editor
Mars Lasar
Original Music Composer
Bob Connolly
Director
Tim Macartney-Snape
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harder Than Everest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harder Than Everest about?
A high adventure film about Tim Macartney-Snape's incredible expedition to climb Gasherbrum IV - a 8000 metre symmetrical pyramid mountain of rock and ice on the border of Pakistan and China in the Karakoram Range of the western Himalaya. Tim was the first in the team to reach the summit, and as he says 'the climb was harder than Everest'. This was Gasherbrum IV's second complete ascent and first ascent of the northwest ridge. The mountain, first climbed in 1958 by Italians Walter Bonatti and Carlo Mauro is one of the most difficult ones in the Himalayas and has registered only a handful of ascents.
Who directed Harder Than Everest?
Harder Than Everest was directed by Bob Connolly, Tim Macartney-Snape.
Who stars in Harder Than Everest?
The principal cast of Harder Than Everest includes Tim Macartney-Snape, Greg Child, Tom Hargis, Phil Balsdon, Steve Risse.
When was Harder Than Everest released and how long is it?
Harder Than Everest was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Harder Than Everest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harder Than Everest was composed by Mars Lasar.