The Race for Everest(2003)
The Race for Everest Synopsis
The dramatic story of the British expedition that made the first ascent of Everest. Combining interviews with the surviving members of the 1953 British and 1952 Swiss attempt on Everest with rare archival material, this film tells the story of the race to climb Everest in the early 1950s and its climax in 1953.
The Race for Everest (2003) is a documentary film directed by Mick Conefrey, released on May 27, 2003 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Edmund Hillary, John Shrapnel, Tenzing Norgay and Peter Jackson. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Mick Conefrey
- Producers:
- Mick Conefrey
- Cinematographer:
- Keith Partridge
- Production:
- BBC, BBC Documentaries, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
The Race for Everest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edmund Hillary
as Self (archive footage)
John Shrapnel
as Narrator
Tenzing Norgay
as Self (archive footage)
Peter Jackson
as Self - Reuters Correspendent
Key crew
Directed by Mick Conefrey, produced by Mick Conefrey.
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The Race for Everest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in The Race for Everest?
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The main cast of The Race for Everest (2003) includes Edmund Hillary, John Shrapnel, Tenzing Norgay and Peter Jackson. The film was directed by Mick Conefrey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Race for Everest released?
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The Race for Everest was released on May 27, 2003 and runs for 1h.
Is The Race for Everest worth watching?
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The Race for Everest (2003) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.