Devil of the Matterhorn

Overview

English-language, dubbed sound and partly re-edited version of Der Kampf ums Matterhorn. 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. However, local villagers plot to divide the alliance of Whymper and Carrel and both men join rival teams as they set out in a race to conquer the mountain. A mountaineering drama based on the novel by Carl Haensel and inspired in the dramatic true story of Edward Whymper, who led the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1932

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America, Germany, United Kingdom

Cast

Luis Trenker,William A. Bacher,David Ross,Marcella Albani,Peter Voß,Alexandra Schmitt,Clifford McLaglen,Paul Graetz,Johanna Ewald,Hannes Schneiderand 13 more

Director

Harry Revier

Music

Lew White

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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