Victories on the Himalayas (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1960, Victories on the Himalayas is a documentary and adventure film directed by Jean-Marie Perthuis, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. Retrospective of four major peaks climbed by French expeditions: Annapurna (8078m) in 1950; Makalu (8481m) in 1955; Mustagh Tower (7273m) in 1956 and Le Jannu (7710m) in 1962. A film by Lucien Berardini and Jean-Marie Perthus with the support of the French Alpine Club and the FFME (French Mountain and Climbing Federation).
Who’s in it. Victories on the Himalayas stars Robert Paragot as Self, Lucien Bérardini as Self, Lionel Terray as Self and Louis Lachenal as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Victories on the Himalayas sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Victories on the Himalayas page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Victories on the Himalayas (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Victories on the Himalayas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Victories on the Himalayas worth watching?
- Victories on the Himalayas holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Victories on the Himalayas?
- Victories on the Himalayas stars Robert Paragot, Lucien Bérardini, Lionel Terray, Louis Lachenal and Gaston Rébuffat.
- When was Victories on the Himalayas released?
- Victories on the Himalayas was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.
