Tempting Fate (1997)
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.
Year
1997
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
2 January 1997
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Chris Bonington
Self
Tom Hornbein
Self
T
Todd Burleson
Self
E
Eric Simonson
Self
R
Robert Schoene
Self
L
Laverne Woods
Self, Self (archive footage)
Edmund Hillary
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George H. W. Bush
Self
L
Leslies Buckland
Self
Peter Habeler
Self (archive footage)
Reinhold Messner
Self
M
Marty Hoey
Self
P
Phil Ershler
Self (archive footage)
Lou Whittaker
Self (archive footage)
J
Jim Wickwire
Self (archive footage)
B
Beck Weathers
Self (archive footage)
P
Peter Thomas
Narrator
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