The Epic of Everest (1924)

6.9/10 • 87 min • Documentary

Overview

The official record of Mallory and Irvine's 1924 expedition. When George Mallory and Sandy Irvine attempted to reach the summit of Everest in 1924 they came closer than any previous attempt. Inspired by the work of Herbert Ponting (The Great White Silence) Captain Noel filmed in the harshest of conditions, with specially adapted equipment, to capture the drama of the fateful expedition.

Cast

Andrew Irvine

Self - Mountaineer

George Mallory

Self - Mountaineer

Noel Odell

Self

John Baptist Lucius Noel

Self

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