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The Conquest of Everest (1953): Cast

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The Conquest of Everest is a 1953 historical documentary directed by George Lowe, starring Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and Meredith Edwards. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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The Conquest of Everest (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
George Lowe
Original language
English
Studio
Group 3
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Conquest of Everest About?

The premise of The Conquest of Everest without spoilers.

A documentary of the first successful expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. New Zealand’s Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay climb Mount Everest in 1953.

The Conquest of Everest Themes & Keywords

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  • cold air
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Cast & crew

The Conquest of Everest Cast & Characters

Edmund Hillary leads the cast, with Tenzing Norgay and Meredith Edwards as Narrator. Directed by George Lowe.

Details

The Conquest of Everest Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “エヴェレスト征服” and “Erövringen av Mount Everest”.

Also known as
  • エヴェレスト征服
  • Erövringen av Mount Everest
  • כיבוש האוורסט
  • A Mount Everest meghódítása
  • Покорение Эвереста
  • Dobytí Everestu
  • Sejren over Mount Everest
  • Die Bezwingung des Everest
  • 征服珠峰

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The Conquest of Everest FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Conquest of Everest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Conquest of Everest?

The Conquest of Everest runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was The Conquest of Everest released?

The Conquest of Everest was released on December 9, 1953.

Who directed The Conquest of Everest?

The Conquest of Everest was directed by George Lowe.

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Who is in the cast of The Conquest of Everest?

The Conquest of Everest stars Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and Meredith Edwards as Narrator.

Does The Conquest of Everest have a post-credit scene?

No. The Conquest of Everest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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