Everest / Universal Pictures and Cross Creek Pictures present in association with Walden Media ; a Working Title production in association with RVK Studios and Free State Pictures ; produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Baltasar Kormákur, Nicky Kentish Barnes, Tyler Thompson, Brian Oliver ; screenplay by William Nicholson and Simon Beaufoy ; directed by Baltasar Kormákur.
Publisher:
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
1 videodisc (2 hr., 2 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2015. Widescreen (2.40:1). Blu-ray exclusives: Learning to Climb: The actor's journey; A mountain of work: recreating Everest. Bonus features: Race to the summit: The making of Everest; Aspiring to authenticity: The Real story; feature commentary with director Baltasar Kormákur. Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Sam Worthington, Keira Knightley, Emily Watson, and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Summary:
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, the film documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.