The Man Who Skied Down Everest
While many explorers have climbed the legendary peak of Mount Everest, Yûichirô Miura had a different dream. This Japanese skier and daredevil became the first person to ever ski on the treacherous slopes of the highest mountain in the world, descending nearly 4200 feet. While becoming famous in Japan for his achievement, it wasn’t until Canadian filmmaker F.R. Crawley released this documentary that he received widespread international attention.
Showing all of the dangers and thrilling moments of his journey up and down the mountain, this tense and engaging film won the Oscar for Best Documentary and became a formative work in the sports documentary genre.
Directors
F. R. Crawley
Crawley was a pioneering filmmaker and producer known for his significant contributions to the Canadian film industry. He co-founded one of Canada’s earliest independent production companies and produced and directed numerous influential documentaries and features, including The Man Who Skied Down Everest, which won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, The Loon’s Necklace, and The Chairmaker and the Boys.
Writers
Yûichirô Miura, Judith Crawley
Cast
Yûichirô Miura, Douglas Rain, Shintaro Ishihara
Producer
F. R. Crawley
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Classics, Global Experiences, Sports
Original Language
English