#67 - EVEREST (2015)

Join Trev in this week's episode of WN Movie Talk Podcast as he delves into the gripping and heart-wrenching world of Everest, the 2015 biographical disaster movie. Trekking through the icy slopes of the Himalayas, Trev brings you an insightful discussion about the film, its cast, crew, and the true details of the 1996 disaster that struck Mount Everest claiming many lives in what was up until that date the worst disaster the mountain had seen. As an avid mountaineer and the producer of the popular hiking YouTube Channel, Summit or Nothing (https://www.youtube.com/c/SummitOrNothing), Trev shares his personal connection to the world of mountaineering. Drawing parallels between his own experiences and the on-screen drama, Trev offers a unique perspective that goes beyond the silver screen. Everest (2015) boasts a stellar ensemble cast that brings the harrowing tale of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster to life with exceptional performances. Jason Clarke takes on the role of Rob Hall, the skilled and determined expedition leader, while Josh Brolin portrays the adventurous and resilient Beck Weathers. Jake Gyllenhaal plays Scott Fischer, a seasoned mountaineer with a charismatic spirit. Emily Watson and Keira Knightley as Helen Wilton and Jan Arnold, provide a heartfelt portrayal of the emotional toll the disaster takes on the families left behind. The cast also includes notable actors such as John Hawkes, Sam Worthington, and Robin Wright. Links to other mountain related movies mentioned in the podcast- North Face https://amzn.to/492lIe4 Meru - https://amzn.to/484s6QP Touching The Void - https://amzn.to/3w33oTA A Beckoning Silence - https://amzn.to/42ndniF Links to books mentioned - Into Thin Air - https://amzn.to/3uusIRM Left For Dead - https://amzn.to/49im6Vu The Death Zone - https://amzn.to/3vYA14J Dark Summit - https://amzn.to/3vZK7Cy