The Making of Everest

The Making of Everest

1998
38m
10.0

10.0/10

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"On Location in the Death Zone"

Overview

How was this IMPOSSIBLE movie actually filmed? Photographing the world's largest mountain in the world's largest film format demanded more than just strength and courage; it required dedication and purpose. During shooting, our filming schedule took an unexpected turn when eight climbers from other expeditions died in a sudden storm high on the mountain. Safe from the disaster, our film team helped launch a rescue. Re-live the events of those dramatic days which captured the world's attention, and hear about our team's heroic ascent of EVEREST to photograph the first large format film images from the top of the world. Summit day was heartfelt, especially for our climbing leader, Jamling Norgay, whose father is a Sherpa climbing legend. A devout Buddhist, Jamling deeply respects the mountain and its deities. The tragedy and triumph of Jamling's team reminds us of the importance and presence of spirit, not just on the mountain, but everywhere and always.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
MacGillivray Freeman Films Polartec National Science Foundation
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1998
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0410285
Website Visit Site

Cast

Greg MacGillivray
Greg MacGillivray

Self

Alec Lorimore
Alec Lorimore

Self

Stephen Judson
Stephen Judson

Self

Ed Viesturs
Ed Viesturs

Self

Araceli Segarra
Araceli Segarra

Self

Sumuyo Tzuzuki
Sumuyo Tzuzuki

Self

David Breashears
David Breashears

Self

Jamling Tenzing Norgay
Jamling Tenzing Norgay

Self

Robert Schauer
Robert Schauer

Self

Brad Ohlund
Brad Ohlund

Self

Beck Weathers
Beck Weathers

Self

Wong Chu Sherpa
Wong Chu Sherpa

Self

Key Crew

Greg MacGillivray
Producer
Greg MacGillivray
Director