The Misfit and the Matterhorn
Synopsis
"Edward Whymper's relentless siege of the Matterhorn in 1865 ended in controversy when four of his companions plunged to their deaths an hour after leaving the summit... The documentary is the second episode of 'Mountain men', a British documentary series looking at the achievements of pioneering mountaineers. The series, accompanied by unique archival materials, detailed maps, and photographs, invites us to follow in the footsteps of these fearless explorers, and tells us their stories with all the romance and audacity, bravado and suffering, courage and miscalculation intact."
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- Director
- Mick Conefrey
- Original Title
- The Misfit and the Matterhorn
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC, TLC
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What is The Misfit and the Matterhorn about?
"Edward Whymper's relentless siege of the Matterhorn in 1865 ended in controversy when four of his companions plunged to their deaths an hour after leaving the summit... The documentary is the second episode of 'Mountain men', a British documentary series looking at the achievements of pioneering mountaineers. The series, accompanied by unique archival materials, detailed maps, and photographs, invites us to follow in the footsteps of these fearless explorers, and tells us their stories with all the romance and audacity, bravado and suffering, courage and miscalculation intact."
Who directed The Misfit and the Matterhorn?
The Misfit and the Matterhorn was directed by Mick Conefrey.
Who stars in The Misfit and the Matterhorn?
The principal cast of The Misfit and the Matterhorn includes Stephen Venables, Ken Wilson, Fergus Fleming, Naido Carrel, Nigella Hall.
When was The Misfit and the Matterhorn released and how long is it?
The Misfit and the Matterhorn was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 50m.