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The Conquest of Everest

George Lowe, 1953

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An outstanding documentary chronicle of the conquest of Everest by the Hunt Expedition that also features footage of earlier attempts on the mountain. Louis MacNeice wrote the commentary, and the film footage of the expedition, in which with Sherpa Tenzing and Edmund Hillary finally reached the summit of Everest, is amazing. The cinematography is from Thomas Stobart and George Lowe. History in the making.

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By Barry Forshaw on 21st February 2005

A remarkable historical document. The Conquest of Everest adds lustre to the documentary genre: shot during the 1953 expedition to the high level slopes of Mount Evere... more >

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Film Details

Director	George Lowe
Year	1953
Country	UK

Technical Details

Certificate	U
Length	79 mins
Label	OPTIM
Format	DVD Colour
Region	2
Cat No	OPTD0965
Main Language	English

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