Galahad of Everest
“Brian Blessed recreates the 1924 George Mallory climb of Everest”
1991•PG•1h 24m•8.7•Released
DocumentaryHistoryAdventure
Brian Blessed plays George Mallory in this intrepid recreation of his ill fated 1924 climb to Everest. Meeting Sir Chris Bonington, Rheinhold Messnerhe learns of the pitfalls that await him before setting off for his epic struggle with the mountain. Against all odds he reaches 26000 feet on the North face of Everest, and is a changed man
Director
John-Paul Davidson
Writer
John-Paul Davidson
Budget
$1M
Languages
English
Studio
BBC
Cast
Brian Blessed
George Mallory/Self
Chris Bonington
Self
Tenzin Gyatso
Self
Reinhold Messner
Self
Production
Company
BBC
Company
Galahad Films
Producer
Stephen Evans
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