Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter
Synopsis
The first filmed winter ascent of the north face of the Matterhorn. To set the scene, the tragic story of Edward Whymper's first ascent is skillfully pieced together. The modern expedition, a team of three British climbers, is also plagued with epics: Eric Jones is hit by an avalanche and can only come to a dangerous stop at the edge of a 1000 foot drop. Then the worst storm ever recorded in Zermatt hits the Matterhorn. With time and weather against them, the team is forced to climb in the dark as thunderstorms rumble around them. This adventure captures the skill and courage of the climbers, their agony and tension, and the beauty of the assault on this spectacular mountain. Grand Prize at the Les Diablerets festival (Switzerland) in 1976.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo Dickinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Dickinson
- Original Title
- Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Leo Dickinson Productions Limited, HTV Bristol
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Leo Dickinson
Leo Dickinson
Terry Elgar
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Director
Leo Dickinson
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Terry Elgar
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What is Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter about?
The first filmed winter ascent of the north face of the Matterhorn. To set the scene, the tragic story of Edward Whymper's first ascent is skillfully pieced together. The modern expedition, a team of three British climbers, is also plagued with epics: Eric Jones is hit by an avalanche and can only come to a dangerous stop at the edge of a 1000 foot drop. Then the worst storm ever recorded in Zermatt hits the Matterhorn. With time and weather against them, the team is forced to climb in the dark as thunderstorms rumble around them. This adventure captures the skill and courage of the climbers, their agony and tension, and the beauty of the assault on this spectacular mountain. Grand Prize at the Les Diablerets festival (Switzerland) in 1976.
Who directed Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter?
Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter was directed by Leo Dickinson.
Who stars in Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter?
The principal cast of Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter includes Eddie Birch, Brian Molyneux, Eric Jones, Leo Dickinson, Edward Whymper.
When was Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter released and how long is it?
Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 49m.