Everest 78, or the French on top of the world
Oct 15, 1978 · 1h 31m
Director
Jean-Claude Odin, Christian BrincourtOverview
It was a sporting feat, a national feat, but also and above all a technical feat: on October 15, 1978, three French mountaineers, for the first time, reached the summit of Everest: Pierre Mazeaud, Nicolas Jaeger, Jean Afanassieff, accompanied by Kurt Diemberger, Austrian mountaineer and cameraman. A performance broadcast live on the radio thanks to the France inter teams and filmed for television by TF1. Christian Brincourt, a great French reporter, tells us about this expedition and questions the members of the expedition on their motivations. With Pierre Mazeaud (expedition leader), Jean-François Mazeaud (doctor), Claude Deck, Raymond Despiau, Nicolas Jaeger, Walter Cecchinel, Jean Afanassieff, Kurt Diemberger.
Cast of Everest 78, or the French on top of the world
Crew of Everest 78, or the French on top of the world
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What is Everest 78, or the French on top of the world about?
It was a sporting feat, a national feat, but also and above all a technical feat: on October 15, 1978, three French mountaineers, for the first time, reached the summit of Everest: Pierre Mazeaud, Nicolas Jaeger, Jean Afanassieff, accompanied by Kurt Diemberger, Austrian mountaineer and cameraman. A performance broadcast live on the radio thanks to the France inter teams and filmed for…
When was Everest 78, or the French on top of the world released?
Everest 78, or the French on top of the world was released on October 15, 1978.
How long is Everest 78, or the French on top of the world?
Everest 78, or the French on top of the world runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who directed Everest 78, or the French on top of the world?
Everest 78, or the French on top of the world was directed by Jean-Claude Odin and Christian Brincourt.
Who is in the cast of Everest 78, or the French on top of the world?
The cast of Everest 78, or the French on top of the world includes Pierre Mazeaud (Self), Jean Afanassieff (Self), Nicolas Jaeger (Self), Raymond Despiau (Self) and Walter Cecchinel (Self).