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The Man Who Skied Down Everest (1975): Cast

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The Man Who Skied Down Everest is a 1975 adventure documentary directed by Lawrence Schiller and Bruce Nyznik, starring Douglas Rain as Narrator and Yūichirō Miura. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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The Man Who Skied Down Everest (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Skied Down Everest About?

The premise of The Man Who Skied Down Everest without spoilers.

The Oscar‑winning documentary recounts Japanese daredevil Yuichiro Miura’s daring 1970 attempt to ski down the world’s highest peak, illustrating his preparation, the extreme conditions on Everest and the sheer determination required. The film’s cultural significance was recognized when the Academy Film Archive preserved it in 2010.

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Cast & crew

The Man Who Skied Down Everest Cast & Characters

Douglas Rain leads the cast as Narrator, with Yūichirō Miura. Directed by Lawrence Schiller and Bruce Nyznik.

From the directors

More from Lawrence Schiller and Bruce Nyznik

More films directed by Lawrence Schiller and Bruce Nyznik: Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story, American Tragedy, Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder and The Plot to Kill Hitler.

Details

The Man Who Skied Down Everest Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “第一位滑雪下珠峰的人” and “Schußfahrt vom Mount Everest”.

Also known as
  • 第一位滑雪下珠峰的人
  • Schußfahrt vom Mount Everest
  • 滑下珠峰的男人
  • Человек, спустившийся с Эвереста

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The Man Who Skied Down Everest FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Man Who Skied Down Everest?

The Man Who Skied Down Everest runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Man Who Skied Down Everest released?

The Man Who Skied Down Everest was released on September 19, 1975.

Who directed The Man Who Skied Down Everest?

The Man Who Skied Down Everest was directed by Lawrence Schiller and Bruce Nyznik.

More films by Lawrence Schiller

Who is in the cast of The Man Who Skied Down Everest?

The Man Who Skied Down Everest stars Douglas Rain as Narrator and Yūichirō Miura.

Does The Man Who Skied Down Everest have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Skied Down Everest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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