Everest Unmasked(1979)
Everest Unmasked Synopsis
Record of the first ascent of Everest made without the use of oxygen equipment, made in May 1978 by Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler. Could it be done? Would their blood vessels burst? Would they suffer brain damage leading to madness? Nobody was sure. Messner: 'I would never come here for trying Everest with oxygen. That is not a challenge for me.' A fascinating piece of history, well filmed by Leo Dickinson and Eric Jones (above the South Col Messner used a cine camera to continue the filming), featuring Messner and Habeler's thoughts. The film follows the usual sequence from Namche to Base Camp, through the Icefall, to Camps I, II and III. It also shows historical footage of the pioneering Mallory and Shipton expeditions.
Everest Unmasked (1979) is a documentary film directed by Leo Dickinson, released on April 11, 1979 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Reinhold Messner, Peter Habeler, Leo Dickinson and Wolfgang Nairz. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Leo Dickinson
- Cinematographer:
- Leo Dickinson
- Production:
- Leo Dickinson Productions Limited, Dragon Digital Intermediate, Orana Films
- Status:
- Released
Everest Unmasked Cast & Crew
Main cast
Reinhold Messner
as Self
Peter Habeler
as Self
Leo Dickinson
as Self
- Wolfgang Nairz
Wolfgang Nairz
as Self
- Robert Schauer
Robert Schauer
as Self
- Helli Hagner
Helli Hagner
as Self
- Franz Oppurg
Franz Oppurg
as Self
- Dawa Nuru Sherpa
Dawa Nuru Sherpa
as Self
- Raimund Margreiter
Raimund Margreiter
as Self
George Mallory
as Self (archive footage)
Sky du Mont
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Leo Dickinson.
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Everest Unmasked Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Everest Unmasked – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Everest Unmasked online?
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Everest Unmasked (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Everest Unmasked?
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The main cast of Everest Unmasked (1979) includes Reinhold Messner, Peter Habeler, Leo Dickinson, Wolfgang Nairz and Robert Schauer. The film was directed by Leo Dickinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Everest Unmasked released?
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Everest Unmasked was released on April 11, 1979 and runs for 52m.
Is Everest Unmasked worth watching?
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Everest Unmasked (1979) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.