Third Man on the Mountain
"Conquering the past would be the climb of his life"
Originally released in 1959. Third Man on the Mountain is a adventure/drama film. directed by Ken Annakin.
Starring Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, and Janet Munro
Synopsis
Famous British mountaineer Winter wants to climb a difficult summit, the Citadel. He goes to a small village but no guide wants to accompany him. A young man from the village, Rudi Matt, whose father died fifteen years earlier during an attempt to climb the Citadel, is determined to accompany him, with the help of his uncle. Winter also manages to hire a guide from a neighboring village and competitor, Emil Saxo. The roped party of four men then begins the ascent of the still untouched summit.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Rennie
as Captain John Winter
James MacArthur
as Rudi Matt
Janet Munro
as Lizbeth Hempel
James Donald
as Franz Lerner
Herbert Lom
as Emil Saxo
Laurence Naismith
as Teo Zurbriggen
Lee Patterson
as Klaus Wesselhoft
Helen Hayes
as Hotel guest (uncredited)
Walter Fitzgerald
as Herr Hempel
Nora Swinburne
as Frau Matt
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Third Man on the Mountain about?
Famous British mountaineer Winter wants to climb a difficult summit, the Citadel. He goes to a small village but no guide wants to accompany him. A young man from the village, Rudi Matt, whose fath...
Who directed Third Man on the Mountain?
Third Man on the Mountain was directed by Ken Annakin.
How long is Third Man on the Mountain?
Third Man on the Mountain has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Third Man on the Mountain released?
Third Man on the Mountain was released on November 10, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Third Man on the Mountain?
The main cast of Third Man on the Mountain includes Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, James Donald, Herbert Lom.