The Matterhorn Live
Le Cervin en direct
Synopsis
A climb to mark the 100th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn, live on TV. The programme, a coproduction of the Swiss, French, Italian and British televisions, was shown throughout Europe, in the United States and in Japan in a series of 5 broadcasts between 8 and 16h. This film, by the Swiss television, is a summary of the live broadcasts in a in a single program. Ian McNaught-Davis roped with the guide Heinrich Taugwalder and Jean Juge with Robert Bichler narrating the ascent while they climb by the original Whymper route. They follow the progression of Michel Darbellay and Hilti von Allmen who climb the north face by the Schmidt route. The program ends when all the teams meet at the summit.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Pluess
- Original Title
- Le Cervin en direct
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- BBC, RAI, RTS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Pluess
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Walter Pluess
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What is The Matterhorn Live about?
A climb to mark the 100th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn, live on TV. The programme, a coproduction of the Swiss, French, Italian and British televisions, was shown throughout Europe, in the United States and in Japan in a series of 5 broadcasts between 8 and 16h. This film, by the Swiss television, is a summary of the live broadcasts in a in a single program. Ian McNaught-Davis roped with the guide Heinrich Taugwalder and Jean Juge with Robert Bichler narrating the ascent while they climb by the original Whymper route. They follow the progression of Michel Darbellay and Hilti von Allmen who climb the north face by the Schmidt route. The program ends when all the teams meet at the summit.
Who directed The Matterhorn Live?
The Matterhorn Live was directed by Walter Pluess.
Who stars in The Matterhorn Live?
The principal cast of The Matterhorn Live includes Ian McNaught-Davis, Heinrich Taugwalder, Jean Juge, Robert Bichler, Hamish MacInnes.
When was The Matterhorn Live released and how long is it?
The Matterhorn Live was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 31m.