Everest Unmasked
Originally released in 1978. Everest Unmasked is a documentary film. directed by Leo Dickinson. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Reinhold Messner, Peter Habeler, and Leo Dickinson
Synopsis
Record of the first ascent of Everest made without the use of oxygen equipment, made in May 1978 by Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler. Could it be done? Would their blood vessels burst? Would they suffer brain damage leading to madness? Nobody was sure. Messner: 'I would never come here for trying Everest with oxygen. That is not a challenge for me.' A fascinating piece of history, well filmed by Leo Dickinson and Eric Jones (above the South Col Messner used a cine camera to continue the filming), featuring Messner and Habeler's thoughts. The film follows the usual sequence from Namche to Base Camp, through the Icefall, to Camps I, II and III. It also shows historical footage of the pioneering Mallory and Shipton expeditions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1978
48 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Leo Dickinson Productions Limited
- Dragon Digital Intermediate
- Orana Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everest Unmasked about?
Record of the first ascent of Everest made without the use of oxygen equipment, made in May 1978 by Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler. Could it be done? Would their blood vessels burst? Would they...
Who directed Everest Unmasked?
Everest Unmasked was directed by Leo Dickinson.
How long is Everest Unmasked?
Everest Unmasked has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Everest Unmasked released?
Everest Unmasked was released on January 2, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Everest Unmasked?
The main cast of Everest Unmasked includes Reinhold Messner, Peter Habeler, Leo Dickinson, Wolfgang Nairz, Robert Schauer.