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Everest is a 2015 American-British biographical adventure-disaster
survival film directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by
William Nicholson and Simon Beaufoy, starring Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin,
John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Sam Worthington, Keira
Knightley, Emily Watson, and
Jake Gyllenhaal.
Based on real events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster one of the worst disasters ever recorded in the history of scaling Everest. In the early 1990s, companies began selling Everest expeditions to wealthy clients, and by the spring of 1996 there were 20 teams of climbers jostling for position on the slopes of the world's highest peak. Kiwi guide Rob (Jason Clarke) opts for a cautious approach with his team, which includes impatient Texan Beck (Josh Brolin), journalist Jon (Michael Kelly) and the nervous Doug (John Hawkes), who only just failed to reach the summit on his previous attempt. Rob's base camp manager Helen (Emily Watson) keeps everything running smoothly and, since the mountain is so overcrowded, Rob coordinates the climb with a rival guide (Jake Gyllenhaal) and his team. On the day of the final ascent, the skies are clear, but delays along the way and an approaching storm threaten the climbers. Rob's wife is played by Keira Knightley. Beck's wife is played by Robin Wright. Sam Worthington plays a fellow neighbouring climber.
BLU-RAY AND DVD BONUS FEATURES:
RACE TO THE SUMMIT: THE MAKING OF EVEREST – The trials and tribulations of cast and crew as they journey to the foothills of Everest and beyond, battling the elements and forming deep bonds along the way.
ASPIRING TO AUTHENTICITY: THE REAL STORY – Recollections of the tragic events of May 10, 1996, from those who were there, as the cast and filmmakers discuss bringing this harrowing tale to life with authenticity and respect.
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR BALTASAR KORMÁKUR
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