Tempting Fate

Overview

The second episode of the 2 part series 'Everest: Mountain of Dreams, Mountain of Doom', explores the triumphant (and tragic) expeditions of the modern era and takes an in-depth view of the terrible events of 1996, the deadliest year in the history of Mount Everest. From George Mallory to the 1996 tragedy, the series explores the major personalities and expeditions covering an 80-year span. The first episode, titled 'The Quest', includes the incredible stories of the early climbers, including George Leigh Mallory and Sir Edmund Hillary's legendary summit climb, and much more.

Directed by Maria Zone

Top cast

Chris Bonington

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Tom Hornbein

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Todd Burleson

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Eric Simonson

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Robert Schoene

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Laverne Woods

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Edmund Hillary

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George H. W. Bush

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Leslies Buckland

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Peter Habeler

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Reinhold Messner

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Marty Hoey

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Phil Ershler

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Lou Whittaker

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Jim Wickwire

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Beck Weathers

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Peter Thomas

Narrator

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