Tempting Fate(1997)
Tempting Fate Synopsis
The second episode of the 2 part series 'Everest: Mountain of Dreams, Mountain of Doom', 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. From George Mallory to the 1996 tragedy, the series explores the major personalities and expeditions covering an 80-year span. The first episode, titled 'The Quest', includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary's legendary summit climb, and much more.
Tempting Fate (1997) is a documentary and adventure film directed by Maria Zone, released on January 2, 1997 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Chris Bonington, Tom Hornbein, Todd Burleson and Eric Simonson.
- Director:
- Maria Zone
- Production:
- Goldhill Home Media, Atlas Media Corp.
- Status:
- Released
Tempting Fate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Bonington
as Self
Tom Hornbein
as Self
- Todd Burleson
Todd Burleson
as Self
- Eric Simonson
Eric Simonson
as Self
- Robert Schoene
Robert Schoene
as Self
- Laverne Woods
Laverne Woods
as Self, Self (archive footage)
Edmund Hillary
as Self
George H. W. Bush
as Self
- Leslies Buckland
Leslies Buckland
as Self
Peter Habeler
as Self (archive footage)
Reinhold Messner
as Self
- Marty Hoey
Marty Hoey
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Maria Zone.
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Tempting Fate – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Tempting Fate?
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The main cast of Tempting Fate (1997) includes Chris Bonington, Tom Hornbein, Todd Burleson, Eric Simonson and Robert Schoene. The film was directed by Maria Zone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tempting Fate released?
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Tempting Fate was released on January 2, 1997 and runs for 53m.