Into Thin Air: Death On Everest
In May 1996, Writer John Krakauer joined a party of experienced and amateur climbers - led by Everest veterans, American Scott Fisher and New Zealander Rob Hall - and attempted to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain. Krakauer was one of the lucky ones, he made it back alive - 12 people didn't. With Peter Horton, Christopher McDonald.
Year: 1997
Genre: True Stories, Disaster Flicks
Country: USA
Director: Robert Markowitz
Starring: Peter Horton, Nat Parker, Richard Jenkins
Duration: 90 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains medium level violence.
5.7/10
Location in store: Drama
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