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Tempting Fate

Tempting Fate

1997•53m•Documentary•Adventure

The second episode of the 2 part series 'Everest: Mountain of Dreams, Mountain of Doom', explores the triumphant (and tragic) expeditions of the modern era and takes an in-depth view of the terrible events of 1996, the deadliest year in the history of Mount Everest. From George Mallory to the 1996 tragedy, the series explores the major personalities and expeditions covering an 80-year span. The first episode, titled 'The Quest', includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary's legendary summit climb, and much more.

Maria Zone · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime53m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 2, 1997

Actors

Chris Bonington

Chris Bonington

Self

Tom Hornbein

Tom Hornbein

Self

Todd Burleson

Self

Eric Simonson

Self

Robert Schoene

Self

Laverne Woods

Self, Self (archive footage)

Edmund Hillary

Edmund Hillary

Self

George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bush

Self

Leslies Buckland

Self

Peter Habeler

Peter Habeler

Self (archive footage)

Reinhold Messner

Reinhold Messner

Self

Marty Hoey

Self

Phil Ershler

Self (archive footage)

Lou Whittaker

Lou Whittaker

Self (archive footage)

Jim Wickwire

Self (archive footage)

Beck Weathers

Self (archive footage)

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