Everest - The Hardest Way

1989

59 min

English

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Documentary on John Hawkridge, who has suffered cerebral palsy since birth, and despite his immense difficulties with walking has a great passion for mountaineering. Chris Bonington narrates this film about John's attempt to climb 19,000 feet up Everest in the Himalaya.

Status
Released
Production
BBC

Keywords

  • mountaineering
  • cerebral palsy
  • disabled athlete

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Top Cast

Chris Bonington as self (narrator)

Top Crew

Allen Jewhurst · Director

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