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The Mountain Calls

1h 35m1938Luis Trenker
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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.

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What is The Mountain Calls (1938) 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. 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.

Who stars in The Mountain Calls?

The Mountain Calls stars Luis Trenker (Jean-Antoine Carrel), Herbert Dirmoser (Edward Whymper), Heidemarie Hatheyer (Felicitas), Peter Elsholtz (Giordano), Lucie Höflich (Mutter Carrel). The film was directed by Luis Trenker.

How long is The Mountain Calls?

The Mountain Calls has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1938.

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