Release Date

01 Jan, 1997

Runtime

00:43: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

The first episode of the 2 part series 'Everest: Mountain of Dreams, Mountain of Doom', includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary's legendary summit climb, and much more. From George Mallory to the 1996 tragedy, the series explores the major personalities and expeditions covering an 80-year span. The second episode, titled 'Tempting Fate', explores the triumphant (and tragic) expeditions of the modern era and takes an in-depth view of the terrible events of 1996, the deadliest year in the history of Mount Everest.

Original Title

The Quest

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Actors

Edmund Hillary

Chris Bonington

Todd Burleson

Audrey Salkeld

Eric Simonson

Robert Schoene

Lawrence S. Huntington

Tenzing Norgay

George Mallory

Scott Fisher

Rob Hall

Andrew Irvine

John Hunt

Peter Thomas

Crew