National Geographic: Surviving Everest(2003)
National Geographic: Surviving Everest Synopsis
Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain of earth. Now, their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights. Experience their harrowing, deeply individual quests to conquer this awesome peak - and discover the dramatic history of Everest, from tragedy and triumph to the unsung role of the remarkable Sherpa people. With gripping, on-location filming and never-before-seen archival footage, this is the thrill of Everest as only National Geographic can present it!
National Geographic: Surviving Everest (2003) is a documentary film directed by Liesl Clark, released on April 27, 2003 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Peter Hillary, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Brent Bishop and Peter Coyote. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Liesl Clark
- Writers:
- Liesl Clark
- Producers:
- Liesl Clark
- Production:
- National Geographic Films, National Geographic Documentary Films, National Geographic
- Status:
- Released
National Geographic: Surviving Everest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Hillary
- Jamling Tenzing Norgay
Jamling Tenzing Norgay
- Brent Bishop
Brent Bishop
Peter Coyote
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Liesl Clark, written by Liesl Clark, produced by Liesl Clark.
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National Geographic: Surviving Everest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The main cast of National Geographic: Surviving Everest (2003) includes Peter Hillary, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Brent Bishop and Peter Coyote. The film was directed by Liesl Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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National Geographic: Surviving Everest was released on April 27, 2003 and runs for 1h.
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National Geographic: Surviving Everest (2003) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.