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The Race for Everest

20031hMick Conefrey
IMDb 7.7

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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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MountaineeringDocumentary FilmmakingMount EverestAlpinismAlpine Climbing

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What is The Race for Everest (2003) 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 stars in The Race for Everest?

The Race for Everest stars Edmund Hillary (Self (archive footage)), John Shrapnel (Narrator), Tenzing Norgay (Self (archive footage)), Peter Jackson (Self - Reuters Correspendent). The film was directed by Mick Conefrey.

How long is The Race for Everest?

The Race for Everest has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003.

Is The Race for Everest worth watching?

The Race for Everest holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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