The Quest

The Quest — Plot

The first episode of the 2 part series 'Everest: Mountain of Dreams, Mountain of Doom', includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary's legendary summit climb, and much more. From George Mallory to the 1996 tragedy, the series explores the major personalities and expeditions covering an 80-year span. The second episode, titled 'Tempting Fate', 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.

• Release date
• January 1, 1997
• Runtime
• 43 min
• Genres
• Documentary, Adventure
• Director
• Maria Zone

The Quest — Cast

Edmund Hillary Self Chris Bonington Self

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Todd Burleson Self

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Audrey Salkeld Self

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Eric Simonson Self

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Robert Schoene Self

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Lawrence S. Huntington Self Tenzing Norgay Self (related character)