Overview

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.

Cast

Edmund Hillary, John Shrapnel, Tenzing Norgay, Peter Jackson

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What is "The Race for Everest" about?

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.

When was "The Race for Everest" released?

The Race for Everest was released in 2003.

Who stars in "The Race for Everest"?

The cast includes Edmund Hillary, John Shrapnel, Tenzing Norgay, Peter Jackson.

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