Everest

Author

Baltasar Kormákur

Call Number

• BLU-RAY ACTION (CEN)

Edition

Blu-ray version.

Languages

In English, Spanish or French, with optional Spanish or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English DVS.

Performers

Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Sam Worthington, Keira Knightley, Emily Watson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Thomas M. Wright, Martin Henderson, Tom Goodman-Hill, Elizabeth Debicki.

Publication Information

Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2016]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; intense peril and disturbing images.

Summary

Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, EVEREST documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2015.

Bonus features: Learning to climb: the actors' journey ; A mountain of work: recreating Everest ; Race to the summit: the making of Everest ; Aspiring to authenticity: The real story ; feature commentary with director Baltasar Kormákur.