The Mountain Calls (1938)
Feature film about the tragic first ascent of the Matterhorn 1865
1938 · 1h 35m · Drama
Genres: Drama
During an early, unsuccessful attempt at climbing the Matterhorn, Edward Whymper finds himself rescued by an italian guide, Jean Antoine Carrel. The two men quickly build a friendship and agree to reach the peak together.
Director: Luis Trenker
Writers: Carl Haensel, Richard Billinger, Hanns Saßmann
Music by: Giuseppe Becce
Cinematography: Sepp Allgeier, Albert Benitz
Editor: Waldemar Gaede, Fritz Stapenhorst
Cast
Luis Trenker as Jean-Antoine CarrelHerbert Dirmoser as Edward WhymperHeidemarie Hatheyer as FelicitasPeter Elsholtz as GiordanoLucie Höflich as Mother CarrelBlandine Ebinger as Miss SweatonLotte Spira as Mrs. SeilerMaria Koppenhöfer as Mrs. CrozErnst Legal as AmtsrichterWalter Franck as StaatsanwaltErich Ziegel as VerteidigerErich Dunskus as MailliMore like this
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