National Geographic: Surviving Everest
Synopsis
Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain of earth. Now, their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights. Experience their harrowing, deeply individual quests to conquer this awesome peak - and discover the dramatic history of Everest, from tragedy and triumph to the unsung role of the remarkable Sherpa people. With gripping, on-location filming and never-before-seen archival footage, this is the thrill of Everest as only National Geographic can present it!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liesl Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Liesl Clark
- Original Title
- National Geographic: Surviving Everest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Nepal
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic Films, National Geographic Documentary Films, National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liesl Clark
Liesl Clark
Jean Dunoyer
Tim Kelly, Michael Rosenfeld, John B. Bredar, Liesl Clark, John Bowman
Department Leadership Roster
Liesl Clark
Director
Jean Dunoyer
Editor
Liesl Clark
Producer
Liesl Clark
Writer
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What is National Geographic: Surviving Everest about?
Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain of earth. Now, their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights. Experience their harrowing, deeply individual quests to conquer this awesome peak - and discover the dramatic history of Everest, from tragedy and triumph to the unsung role of the remarkable Sherpa people. With gripping, on-location filming and never-before-seen archival footage, this is the thrill of Everest as only National Geographic can present it!
Who directed National Geographic: Surviving Everest?
National Geographic: Surviving Everest was directed by Liesl Clark.
Who stars in National Geographic: Surviving Everest?
The principal cast of National Geographic: Surviving Everest includes Peter Hillary, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Brent Bishop, Peter Coyote.
When was National Geographic: Surviving Everest released and how long is it?
National Geographic: Surviving Everest was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.