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Galahad of Everest
“Brian Blessed recreates the 1924 George Mallory climb of Everest”
8.7 / 10• 1991• 1h 24m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistoryAdventure
Storyline
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
Cast & Crew
Brian Blessed
George Mallory/Self
Lead
Chris Bonington
Self
Tenzin Gyatso
Self
Reinhold Messner
Self
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John-Paul Davidson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Galahad of Everest is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
