Tempting Fate (1997)
- Released
- Runtime 0h 53m
- Director Maria Zone
- Genres Adventure Documentary
Synopsis
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
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Chris Bonington
as Self
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Tom Hornbein
as Self
- Todd Burleson as Self
- Eric Simonson as Self
- Robert Schoene as Self
- Laverne Woods as Self, Self (archive footage)
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Edmund Hillary
as Self
-
George H. W. Bush
as Self
- Leslies Buckland as Self
-
Peter Habeler
as Self (archive footage)
-
Reinhold Messner
as Self
- Marty Hoey as Self
- Phil Ershler as Self (archive footage)
-
Lou Whittaker
as Self (archive footage)
- Jim Wickwire as Self (archive footage)
- Beck Weathers as Self (archive footage)
- Peter Thomas as Narrator
Crew
- Maria Zone Director
