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Documentary / Portrait
I always come back to the Himalayas
(1965)
Produced in with backing by Sears Roebuck and the co-operation of Sir Edmund Hillary and his first wife Louise Mary Rose, 'I Always Come Back to the Himalayas' is a rarely-seen documentary about the famed climber. The film takes the viewer on a journey with Hillary across several continents and shows a rarely-seen part of his life as a father and husband who brought his whole clan along on his incredible adventures. Tragically, roughly ten years after the film's release, his wife Louise and daughter Belinda (who is seen in the film as a youngster) were killed in a plane crash near Kathmandu airport. They had been en route to join Hillary in the village of Phaphlu, where he was helping to build a hospital.I always come back to the Himalayas
- 1965
- New Zealand
- 27 min
Produced in with backing by Sears Roebuck and the co-operation of Sir Edmund Hillary and his first wife Louise Mary Rose, 'I Always Come Back to the Himalayas' is a rarely-seen documentary about the famed climber. The film takes the viewer on a journey with Hillary across several continents and shows a rarely-seen part of his life as a father and husband who brought his whole clan along on his incredible adventures. Tragically, roughly ten years after the film's release, his wife Louise and daughter Belinda (who is seen in the film as a youngster) were killed in a plane crash near Kathmandu airport. They had been en route to join Hillary in the village of Phaphlu, where he was helping to build a hospital.Climbing locations
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Ama Dablam
Reinhold Messner (2017)
For locals, Nepalese Mt. Ama Dablam (6,814 m / 22,356 ft) is a holy mountain, for many others at least the world’s most beautiful. In 1978 Peter Hillary together with three friends hopes to open its west face, but the mountaineers are hit by an ice avalanche. Reinhold Messner and Oswald Oelz happen to be climbing on the same mountain on a different route. They terminate their tour immediately and try to achieve the impossible: to save the New Zealanders. A race against time ensues…- 2017
- Austria
- 47 min
For locals, Nepalese Mt. Ama Dablam (6,814 m / 22,356 ft) is a holy mountain, for many others at least the world’s most beautiful. In 1978 Peter Hillary together with three friends hopes to open its west face, but the mountaineers are hit by an ice avalanche. Reinhold Messner and Oswald Oelz happen to be climbing on the same mountain on a different route. They terminate their tour immediately and try to achieve the impossible: to save the New Zealanders. A race against time ensues…Climbing locations
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The Kaipo Wall
Roger Donaldson (1974)
The Kaipo Wall is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Kaipo Wall. It was directed by Roger Donaldson in 1974 and produced by Daisy Films. It is a part of the series The Adventure World of Sir Edmund Hillary (1/3). It features Edmund Hillary, Murray Jones, Graeme Dingle, Peter Hillary, Mike Gill, Jim Wilson and others.- 1974
- New Zealand
- 51 min
The Kaipo Wall is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Kaipo Wall. It was directed by Roger Donaldson in 1974 and produced by Daisy Films. It is a part of the series The Adventure World of Sir Edmund Hillary (1/3). It features Edmund Hillary, Murray Jones, Graeme Dingle, Peter Hillary, Mike Gill, Jim Wilson and others.Climbing locations
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Sir Edmund Hillary
Peter Craven (1989)
Sir Edmund Hillary is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Mount Ollivier. It was directed by Peter Craven in 1989 and produced by Communicado. It is a part of the series Magic Kiwis. It features Edmund Hillary, Peter Hillary, Graeme Dingle and Neil Roberts.- 1989
- New Zealand
- 24 min
Sir Edmund Hillary is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Mount Ollivier. It was directed by Peter Craven in 1989 and produced by Communicado. It is a part of the series Magic Kiwis. It features Edmund Hillary, Peter Hillary, Graeme Dingle and Neil Roberts.Climbing locations
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A Centre for the outdoors
Greg Stitt (1983)
A Centre for the outdoors is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Ruapehu and Nar Parbat. It was directed by Greg Stitt in 1983 and produced by News Enterprises Productions. It is a part of the series The adventure world of Graeme Dingle (6/6). It features Graeme Dingle, Corrina Dingle, Colin Gray, Kim Ormsby, Tania Te Akau, Gabriel Warena and others.- 1983
- New Zealand
- 15 min
A Centre for the outdoors is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Ruapehu and Nar Parbat. It was directed by Greg Stitt in 1983 and produced by News Enterprises Productions. It is a part of the series The adventure world of Graeme Dingle (6/6). It features Graeme Dingle, Corrina Dingle, Colin Gray, Kim Ormsby, Tania Te Akau, Gabriel Warena and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
The Tom Whittaker story
M.D. Morgan (2001)
The Tom Whittaker story is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by M.D. Morgan in 2001 and produced by Milagro Beanfield Films. It features Tom Whittaker, Greg Child, Gareth Richards, Angela Hawse, Jeff Rhoads, Kellie Rhoads and others.- 2001
- USA
- 50 min
The Tom Whittaker story is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by M.D. Morgan in 2001 and produced by Milagro Beanfield Films. It features Tom Whittaker, Greg Child, Gareth Richards, Angela Hawse, Jeff Rhoads, Kellie Rhoads and others.Climbing locations
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Beyond Everest
Michael Dillon (1980)
Filmed in 1980, this documentary follows Sir Edmund as he re-climbs the first peak he ever conquered. New Zealand's Mount Ollivier before Journeying to Nepal to build a schoolhouse in the clouds. Traveling with his son Peter, Sir Edmund attends the spectacular Mani Rimdu Festival and follows migrating yaks to his beloved Everest once more,
- 1980
- Australia
- 50 min
Filmed in 1980, this documentary follows Sir Edmund as he re-climbs the first peak he ever conquered. New Zealand's Mount Ollivier before Journeying to Nepal to build a schoolhouse in the clouds. Traveling with his son Peter, Sir Edmund attends the spectacular Mani Rimdu Festival and follows migrating yaks to his beloved Everest once more,Climbing locations
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Beyond Everest
Michael Dillon (2000)
Beyond Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Nar Parbat. It was directed by Michael Dillon in 2000 and produced by Michael Dillon Films. It features Edmund Hillary, Peter Hillary, George Lowe, Rex Hillary, June Mulgrew Hillary, David Lange and others.- 2000
- Australia
- 54 min
Beyond Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Nar Parbat. It was directed by Michael Dillon in 2000 and produced by Michael Dillon Films. It features Edmund Hillary, Peter Hillary, George Lowe, Rex Hillary, June Mulgrew Hillary, David Lange and others.Climbing locations
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Surviving Everest
Liesl Clark (2003)
Surviving Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Liesl Clark in 2003 and produced by National Geographic. It is a part of the series Nat Geo Wild. It features Pete Athans, Peter Hillary, Edmund hillary, Jamling Norgay, Brent Bishop, Kanza Sherpa and others.- 2003
- USA
- 47 min
Surviving Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Liesl Clark in 2003 and produced by National Geographic. It is a part of the series Nat Geo Wild. It features Pete Athans, Peter Hillary, Edmund hillary, Jamling Norgay, Brent Bishop, Kanza Sherpa and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Return to Everest
Theodore Strauss (1984)
Return to Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Ama Dablam. It was directed by Theodore Strauss in 1984 and produced by National Geographic. It features Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay, Peter Hillary, Rex Hillary and Deki Tenzing Norgay.- 1984
- USA
- 54 min
Return to Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Ama Dablam. It was directed by Theodore Strauss in 1984 and produced by National Geographic. It features Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay, Peter Hillary, Rex Hillary and Deki Tenzing Norgay.Climbing locations
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Hillary on Everest
Tom Scott (2003)
A biography of Sir Edmund Hillary, narrated by Ian McKellen. Featuring interviews with the mountaineer himself, close family members and some of the original British party that conquered Everest in 1953.- 2003
- Australia
- 76 min
A biography of Sir Edmund Hillary, narrated by Ian McKellen. Featuring interviews with the mountaineer himself, close family members and some of the original British party that conquered Everest in 1953.Climbing locations
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Everest - 50 Years on the mountain
Liesl Clark (2003)
Everest - 50 Years on the mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Liesl Clark in 2003 and produced by National Geographic. It features Pete Athans, Peter Hillary, Edmund hillary, Jamling Norgay, Brent Bishop, Kanza Sherpa and others.Everest - 50 Years on the mountain
- 2003
- USA
- 95 min
Everest - 50 Years on the mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Liesl Clark in 2003 and produced by National Geographic. It features Pete Athans, Peter Hillary, Edmund hillary, Jamling Norgay, Brent Bishop, Kanza Sherpa and others.Climbing locations
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