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SOS - Gletscherpilot

March 8, 1959 1h 35m

Originally released in 1959. SOS - Gletscherpilot is a adventure film. directed by Victor Vicas.

Starring Annemarie Düringer, Robert Freitag, and Hannes Schmidhauser

Synopsis

Glacier pilot Hermann Geiger flies over a four-thousand-meter peak in the Valais Alps and observes a glacier collapse. The next day, three rope teams climb through this glacier to Dent Blanche. However, Dr. Gruber, accompanied by his wife, a young engineer named Gisler with his girlfriend Monica, two young men named Charly and Roby, mountain guide Perren, and the athletic Englishman Puckle get caught in a storm. Due to the weather conditions, Gruber slips and drags the other participants down with him. His wife, who had stayed behind in a hut, alerts the mountain rescue service. The storm initially prevents glacier pilot Geiger from taking action, but he then risks a breakneck landing to rescue the group.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 8, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Switzerland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Production Companies

  • Praesens-Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SOS - Gletscherpilot about?

Glacier pilot Hermann Geiger flies over a four-thousand-meter peak in the Valais Alps and observes a glacier collapse. The next day, three rope teams climb through this glacier to Dent Blanche. How...

Who directed SOS - Gletscherpilot?

SOS - Gletscherpilot was directed by Victor Vicas.

How long is SOS - Gletscherpilot?

SOS - Gletscherpilot has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was SOS - Gletscherpilot released?

SOS - Gletscherpilot was released on March 8, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in SOS - Gletscherpilot?

The main cast of SOS - Gletscherpilot includes Annemarie Düringer, Robert Freitag, Hannes Schmidhauser, Leopold Biberti, Hermann Geiger.