The Mountain Calls
Originally released in 1938. The Mountain Calls is a drama film. directed by Luis Trenker.
Starring Luis Trenker, Herbert Dirmoser, and Heidemarie Hatheyer
Synopsis
The Italian mountaineer Carel wants to be the first man to stand on the top of the Matterhorn. Since the climb is very difficult, he agrees to try it together with the British mountaineer Whymper. But due to an intrigue this agreement is dropped and the two man try it on the same day with two different teams and then disaster strikes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1938
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Luis Trenker
as Jean-Antoine Carrel
Herbert Dirmoser
as Edward Whymper
Heidemarie Hatheyer
as Felicitas
Peter Elsholtz
as Giordano
Lucie Höflich
as Mutter Carrel
Blandine Ebinger
as Miss Sweaton
Lotte Spira
as Frau Seiler
Maria Koppenhöfer
as Frau Croz
Ernst Legal
as Amtsrichter
Walter Franck
as Staatsanwalt
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mountain Calls about?
The Italian mountaineer Carel wants to be the first man to stand on the top of the Matterhorn. Since the climb is very difficult, he agrees to try it together with the British mountaineer Whymper. ...
Who directed The Mountain Calls?
The Mountain Calls was directed by Luis Trenker.
How long is The Mountain Calls?
The Mountain Calls has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Mountain Calls released?
The Mountain Calls was released on January 6, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mountain Calls?
The main cast of The Mountain Calls includes Luis Trenker, Herbert Dirmoser, Heidemarie Hatheyer, Peter Elsholtz, Lucie Höflich.