Storyline
In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay made history as the first people to reach the top of Everest. Now, 50 years later, three sons of Everest's most celebrated climbers return to the mountain to challenge it again. Join their journey as they brave the elements and face death to climb 29,000 feet of wind-blasted rock and ice. And, relive the dramatic history of Everest from great triumphs to deadly tragedies, enduring rivalries and the unsung role of the Sherpa people—as National Geographic exposes the untold stories that lurk in the mountain's epic shadow and takes you on the ultimate Everest experience.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Edmund Hillary
Self (archive footage)
Tenzing Norgay
Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain was released on May 6, 2003.
The runtime of National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain is 1h 30m.
National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain is a Documentary movie.
National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The main cast of National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain includes Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay.
National Geographic - Everest 50 Years on the Mountain is originally in English.