106 mins |
Rated
G
Directed by Michael Dillon
Starring Sir Edmund Hillary, Peter Hillary, Dr Michael Gill, Sir Graeme Dingle
In 1977 Ed and his companions, which included his crew (including son Peter Hillary) and friend Jim Wilson, embarked on what would be Ed’s last major expedition. The extraordinary journey included tigers, sinking boats and fans queuing for miles to get a glimpse of the great man. The expedition set off shortly after the tragic plane crash where Ed lost his wife and daughter, it was a very personal journey for Ed and Peter. The film sees a side of Sir Ed never seen before, the man behind the myth.
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In 1977 Ed and his companions, which included his crew (including son Peter Hillary) and friend Jim Wilson, embarked on what would be Ed’s last major expedition. The extraordinary journey included tigers, sinking boats and fans queuing for miles to get a glimpse of the great man. The expedition set off shortly after the tragic plane crash where Ed lost his wife and daughter, it was a very personal journey for Ed and Peter. The film sees a side of Sir Ed never seen before, the man behind the myth.