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Documentary / Historical
Exploring the heights
Charles Houston (2003)
Veteran mountaineer and medical researcher Dr. Charles Houston brings us moving stories from early expeditions to the world's highest mountains. Featuring remarkable archival footage, this film documents the first ascent of Nanda Devi in 1936 (the highest mountain climbed at that time), the first visit by westerners to the south side of Everest in 1950, and two amazing trips to K2 including the tragic and heroic 1953 attempt. 'This is not a biography. It's not about me. It's the story of a group of friends, a story of mountaineering and altitude research in the golden age before commercialism.'- Dr. Charles- 2003
- UK
- 47 min
Veteran mountaineer and medical researcher Dr. Charles Houston brings us moving stories from early expeditions to the world's highest mountains. Featuring remarkable archival footage, this film documents the first ascent of Nanda Devi in 1936 (the highest mountain climbed at that time), the first visit by westerners to the south side of Everest in 1950, and two amazing trips to K2 including the tragic and heroic 1953 attempt. 'This is not a biography. It's not about me. It's the story of a group of friends, a story of mountaineering and altitude research in the golden age before commercialism.'- Dr. CharlesClimbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
The death zone
James McQuillan (2000)
The death zone is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (2/6). It features Kurt Diemberger, Charles Houston, Ed Viesturs, Robert Schoene, Carlos Buhler, Heidi Howkins and others.- 2000
- USA
- 27 min
The death zone is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (2/6). It features Kurt Diemberger, Charles Houston, Ed Viesturs, Robert Schoene, Carlos Buhler, Heidi Howkins and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Savage mountain
James McQuillan (2000)
Savage mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (1/6). It features Steve Swenson, Jim Curran, Bob Bates, Charles Houston, Greg Child, Fred Wisner and others.- 2000
- USA
- 27 min
Savage mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (1/6). It features Steve Swenson, Jim Curran, Bob Bates, Charles Houston, Greg Child, Fred Wisner and others.Climbing locations
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K2 forever
James McQuillan (2000)
K2 forever is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (6/6). It features Galen Rowell, Greg Child, Jim Curran, Rick Ridgeway, Charles Houston, Bob Bates and others.- 2000
- USA
- 27 min
K2 forever is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by James McQuillan in 2000 and produced by FilmOasis. It is a part of the series Quest for K2 (6/6). It features Galen Rowell, Greg Child, Jim Curran, Rick Ridgeway, Charles Houston, Bob Bates and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Brotherhood of the rope
Paul MacGowan (2004)
Brotherhood of the rope is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Paul MacGowan in 2004 and produced by Charles Houston. It features Charles Houston, Bob Bates, Dick Burdsell, Bill House, Paul Petzoldt, Norman Streatfield and others.- 2004
- USA
- 43 min
Brotherhood of the rope is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Paul MacGowan in 2004 and produced by Charles Houston. It features Charles Houston, Bob Bates, Dick Burdsell, Bill House, Paul Petzoldt, Norman Streatfield and others.Climbing locations
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K2 - The savage mountain
Allen Jewhurst (1979)
K2 - The savage mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Allen Jewhurst in 1979 and produced by Yorkshire Television. It features Chris Bonington, Nick Estcourt, Doug Scott, Peter Boardman, Joe Tasker, Paul Braithwaite and others.- 1979
- UK
- 44 min
K2 - The savage mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in K2. It was directed by Allen Jewhurst in 1979 and produced by Yorkshire Television. It features Chris Bonington, Nick Estcourt, Doug Scott, Peter Boardman, Joe Tasker, Paul Braithwaite and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
The ghosts of K2
Mick Conefrey (2001)
This is the story of Fritz Wiessener and Charley Houston, two great climbers who tried to get to the top of K2, the second highest mountain in the world. In 1939 Wiessener almost made it, but his expedition ended in bitter controversy. Fourteen years later, Charley Houston made his second attempt on the mountain. It ended in tragedy but it is an amazing story of courage and camaraderie. The film draws on rare archive film footage, in-depth interviews, and specially shot material to tell the story of the men who risked their lives to conquer 'the Savage Mountain'. Third episode of 'Mountain men', a british documentary series looking at the achievements of pioneering mountaineers.- 2001
- UK
- 50 min
This is the story of Fritz Wiessener and Charley Houston, two great climbers who tried to get to the top of K2, the second highest mountain in the world. In 1939 Wiessener almost made it, but his expedition ended in bitter controversy. Fourteen years later, Charley Houston made his second attempt on the mountain. It ended in tragedy but it is an amazing story of courage and camaraderie. The film draws on rare archive film footage, in-depth interviews, and specially shot material to tell the story of the men who risked their lives to conquer 'the Savage Mountain'. Third episode of 'Mountain men', a british documentary series looking at the achievements of pioneering mountaineers.Climbing locations
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