Galahad of Everest

1991 • Directed by

John-Paul Davidson

Documentary, History, Adventure

Brian Blessed recreates the 1924 George Mallory climb of Everest

Brian Blessed plays George Mallory in this intrepid recreation of his ill fated 1924 climb to Everest. Meeting Sir Chris Bonington, Rheinhold Messnerhe learns of the pitfalls that await him before setting off for his epic struggle with the mountain. Against all odds he reaches 26000 feet on the North face of Everest, and is a changed man