The Epic of Everest

Plot

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

Himself (mountaineer)

George Mallory

Himself (mountaineer)

Edward Norton

Self

Noel Odell

Self

Charles Granville Bruce

Self

Bentley Beetham

Self

John Noel

Self

Henry Morshead

Self

Geoffrey Bruce

Self

Howard Somervell

Self

John de Vars Hazard

Self

Richard Hingston

Self

Napbu Yishay

Self

Lhakpa Chedi

Self