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Movie poster: Into Thin Air: Death on Everest (1997)
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Into Thin Air: Death on Everest

1997 · 90 min Adventure Action Drama
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

An adaptation of Jon Krakauer's best selling book, "Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster". This movie attempts to re-create the disastrous events that took place during the Mount Everest climb on May 10, 1996. It also follows Jon Krakauer throughout the movie, and portrays what he was going through while climbing this mountain.

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Year 1997
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure, Action, Drama
Director Robert Markowitz
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (32 votes)

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The film constructs its dread through a meticulous, almost clinical reconstruction of the disaster's timeline and the psychological states of those involved. It relies heavily on the journalistic foundation of Krakauer's account, exploring the clash between human ambition and indifferent natural force.

What lingers after the credits is a sobering contemplation on mortality and the fragile line between triumph and catastrophe in extreme environments. It's a stark reminder of nature's ultimate authority. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Robert Markowitz

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Watch wrapped in a blanket, with the lights off, to fully feel the chilling scale of the ordeal.

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