High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 (2013)
High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 is the deepest story of the greatest Himalayan climb in American mountaineering history. Showcasing the daring and visionary efforts of the 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition, the film examines the sheer commitment, step-by-step struggle and lasting impact of America's first ascent of Mount Everest and the pioneering first ascent of West Ridge by Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld. Five decades later, High and Hallowed returns to Everest to find out if the essence of risk, adventure and the unknown that drew the first Americans to the summit still exists on Everest today.
Cast
- Melissa Arnot - Self
- Reinhold Messner - Self
- Barry Bishop - Self
- Brent Bishop - Self
- Norman Dyhrenfurth - Self
- Ngawang Gombu - Self
- Dave Hahn - Self
- Tom Hornbein - Self
- Lute Jerstad - Self
- Jon Krakauer - Self
Screenplay
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude
Keywords
climbing, mountaineering, mount everest
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 about?
- High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 is the deepest story of the greatest Himalayan climb in American mountaineering history. Showcasing the daring and visionary efforts of the 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition, the film examines the sheer commitment, step-by-step struggle and lasting impact of America's first ascent of Mount Everest and the pioneering first ascent of West Ridge by Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld. Five decades later, High and Hallowed returns to Everest to find out if the essence of risk, adventure and the unknown that drew the first Americans to the summit still exists on Everest today.
- Who directed High and Hallowed: Everest 1963?
- High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 was directed by Jim Aikman, Jake Norton, David Morton.
- Who stars in High and Hallowed: Everest 1963?
- High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 stars Melissa Arnot, Reinhold Messner, Barry Bishop, Brent Bishop, Norman Dyhrenfurth, Ngawang Gombu.
- How long is High and Hallowed: Everest 1963?
- High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is High and Hallowed: Everest 1963?
- High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 is a Adventure, Documentary film.
- Where was High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 produced?
- High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of High and Hallowed: Everest 1963?
- The themes of High and Hallowed: Everest 1963 include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude.