The Race for Everest
Synopsis
The dramatic story of the British expedition that made the first ascent of Everest. Combining interviews with the surviving members of the 1953 British and 1952 Swiss attempt on Everest with rare archival material, this film tells the story of the race to climb Everest in the early 1950s and its climax in 1953.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mick Conefrey
- Original Score
- Julian Swayles
- Original Title
- The Race for Everest
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Documentaries, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mick Conefrey
Julian Swayles
Keith Partridge, Richard Adam
John McAvoy
Mick Conefrey, Alex Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Partridge
Director of Photography
Richard Adam
Director of Photography
Mick Conefrey
Producer
Mick Conefrey
Director
John McAvoy
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Race for Everest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Race for Everest
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What is The Race for Everest about?
The dramatic story of the British expedition that made the first ascent of Everest. Combining interviews with the surviving members of the 1953 British and 1952 Swiss attempt on Everest with rare archival material, this film tells the story of the race to climb Everest in the early 1950s and its climax in 1953.
Who directed The Race for Everest?
The Race for Everest was directed by Mick Conefrey.
Who stars in The Race for Everest?
The principal cast of The Race for Everest includes Edmund Hillary, John Shrapnel, Tenzing Norgay, Peter Jackson.
When was The Race for Everest released and how long is it?
The Race for Everest was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Race for Everest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Race for Everest was composed by Julian Swayles.