The Race for Everest
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.
Cast: Edmund Hillary, John Shrapnel, Tenzing Norgay
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The Race for Everest
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Mick Conefrey
- Producers
- Alex Holmes, Mick Conefrey
- Studio
- BBC, BBC Documentaries, ZDF
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English, French
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
