Tempting Fate (1997)
Overview
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.
Cast
Chris Bonington
Self
Tom Hornbein
Self
Edmund Hillary
Self
George H. W. Bush
Self
Peter Habeler
Self (archive footage)
Reinhold Messner
Self
Lou Whittaker
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