Everest (1998)
Towering above everything you have seen before.
An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, and a deadly blizzard.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: March 6, 1998
Cast
- Liam Neeson - Narrator
- Ed Viesturs - Summit Team Leader, USA
- David Breashears - Summit Team, USA
- Tracy Pfau - Mountain Climber
- Lhakpa Dorji
Screenplay
Music: George Harrison
Production: MacGillivray Freeman Films, IMAX, Arcturus Motion Pictures, Polartec, Miramax
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $128M
Original Language: en
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude
Keywords
climbing, mountain climbing, mountaineering, mount everest
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Everest about?
- An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, and a deadly blizzard.
- Who directed Everest?
- Everest was directed by Greg MacGillivray, David Breashears, Stephen Judson.
- Who stars in Everest?
- Everest stars Liam Neeson, Ed Viesturs, David Breashears, Tracy Pfau, Lhakpa Dorji.
- How long is Everest?
- Everest has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
- What genre is Everest?
- Everest is a Documentary film.
- How much did Everest gross?
- Everest grossed $128M worldwide.
- Where was Everest produced?
- Everest was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Everest?
- The themes of Everest include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude.