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Everest (1998)

Movie ★ 6.6 44 min

Documentary

An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, and a deadly blizzard.

Tim Cahill Writer Greg MacGillivray Director David Breashears Director Stephen Judson Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 6, 1998
Runtime
44 min
Rating
G
Box office
$128.0M
IMDb
tt0120661
Language
Studio
MacGillivray Freeman Films, , Arcturus Motion Pictures, Polartec

Themes

Cast

Liam Neeson Liam Neeson Narrator Ed Viesturs Ed Viesturs Summit Team Leader, USA David Breashears David Breashears Summit Team, USA Tracy Pfau Tracy Pfau Mountain Climber Lhakpa Dorji

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Frequently asked questions

What is Everest about?
An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, and a deadly blizzard.
Who directed Everest?
Everest was directed by Greg MacGillivray, David Breashears, Stephen Judson.
Who stars in Everest?
Everest stars Liam Neeson, Ed Viesturs, David Breashears, Tracy Pfau.
When was Everest released?
Everest is a 1998 documentary film.
Where can I watch Everest?
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