Victories on the Himalayas (1960)

10.0/10 29 min Documentary Adventure

Overview

Retrospective of four major peaks climbed by French expeditions: Annapurna (8078m) in 1950; Makalu (8481m) in 1955; Mustagh Tower (7273m) in 1956 and Le Jannu (7710m) in 1962. A film by Lucien Berardini and Jean-Marie Perthus with the support of the French Alpine Club and the FFME (French Mountain and Climbing Federation).

Cast

Robert Paragot

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Lucien Bérardini

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Lionel Terray

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Louis Lachenal

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Gaston Rébuffat

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Jean Ravier

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Guido Magnone

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René Desmaison

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Jean Franco

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Maurice Herzog

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René Vernadet

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Jean Couzy

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Marcel Ichac

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