Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Edmund Hillary
Self (archive footage)
John Shrapnel
Narrator
Tenzing Norgay
Self (archive footage)
Peter Jackson
Self - Reuters Correspendent
Frequently Asked Questions
The Race for Everest was released on May 27, 2003.
The runtime of The Race for Everest is 1h 0m.
The Race for Everest is a Documentary movie.
The Race for Everest is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Race for Everest was directed by Mick Conefrey.
The main cast of The Race for Everest includes Edmund Hillary, John Shrapnel, Tenzing Norgay.
The Race for Everest is originally in English.