NOVA: Everest - The Mystery of Mallory and Irvine

Plot

When George Mallory was asked why he was willing to risk his life to climb Mount Everest in 1924 he simply replied "Because it's there." In Nova Video Library: Everest - The Mystery of Mallory and Irvine you are invited to unravel some of the mystery surrounding the success of Mallory and his climbing partner Andrew Irvine, who set off to climb Everest on June 8, 1924. Did they make it to the top of the summit before their eventual demise? If they did, their success would predate Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzig Norgay by 30 years. This award-winning film takes a compelling look at their brave attempt and includes insightful interviews with the last two living members of Mallory's climbing team. ~ Laura Mahnken, Rovi

Cast

David Breashears

Credit

David Breashears - Director, Paula S. Apsell - Executive Producer, David Breashears - Producer, Liesl Clark - Producer, Andrew Harvard - Producer, Peter Firstbrook - Producer, Liesl Clark - Screenwriter

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