The Mountain Calls
Der Berg ruft
“Feature film about the tragic first ascent of the Matterhorn 1865”
Synopsis
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 ploto 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. There is another version of the film titled The Challenge, shot the same year in English.
Top Cast
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Luis Trenker
Jean-Antoine Carrel
Herbert Dirmoser
Edward Whymper
Heidemarie Hatheyer
Felicitas
Peter Elsholtz
Giordano
Lucie Höflich
Mother Carrel
Blandine Ebinger
Miss Sweaton
Lotte Spira
Mrs. Seiler
Maria Koppenhöfer
Mrs. Croz
Ernst Legal
Amtsrichter
Walter Franck
Staatsanwalt
Erich Ziegel
Verteidiger
Erich Dunskus
Mailli
Max Holzboer
Taugwalder - Father (as Dr. M. Holzboer)
Emmerich Albert
Taugwalder - Son
Paul Bildt
Minister Sella
Olga Schaub
Herbert Gernot
Josef Kamper
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Trenker
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Haensel, Richard Billinger, Hanns Saßmann, Luis Trenker
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Der Berg ruft
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Luis Trenker-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Trenker
Carl Haensel, Richard Billinger, Hanns Saßmann, Luis Trenker
Giuseppe Becce
Waldemar Gaede, Fritz Stapenhorst
Luis Trenker, Heinrich Schier
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Trenker
Director
Luis Trenker
Producer
Richard Billinger
Writer
Hanns Saßmann
Writer
Luis Trenker
Writer
Heinrich Schier
Producer
Giuseppe Becce
Original Music Composer
Waldemar Gaede
Editor
Fritz Stapenhorst
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mountain Calls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mountain Calls about?
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 ploto 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. There is another version of the film titled The Challenge, shot the same year in English.
Who directed The Mountain Calls?
The Mountain Calls was directed by Luis Trenker.
Who stars in The Mountain Calls?
The principal cast of The Mountain Calls includes Luis Trenker, Herbert Dirmoser, Heidemarie Hatheyer, Peter Elsholtz, Lucie Höflich.
When was The Mountain Calls released and how long is it?
The Mountain Calls was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mountain Calls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mountain Calls was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
Is The Mountain Calls based on a book or true story?
The Mountain Calls is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carl Haensel".