A documentary of the first successful expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. New Zealand's Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay climb Mount Everest in 1953.
The Conquest of Everest (1953) is a documentary, drama and history film directed by George Lowe, released on December 9, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Meredith Edwards, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
Directed by George Lowe, written by Louis MacNeice, produced by Leon Clore, Grahame Tharp and John Taylor.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 25 ratings.
So we all remember the names of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay but for me, the plaudits here have to go to the expedition cinematographer George Lowe who manages to colourfully capture in considerable detail the treacherous and perilous journey they all undertook in 1953 to become the first people to top Mount Everest. The narrative takes us from the planning stages in London that built upon the previous…
Reviewed on February 2, 2024
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The main cast of The Conquest of Everest (1953) includes Meredith Edwards, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The film was directed by George Lowe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Conquest of Everest was released on December 9, 1953 and runs for 1h 18m.
The Conquest of Everest (1953) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
