The Fight for the Matterhorn
Der Kampf ums Matterhorn
Synopsis
Sounded version of the 1928 film 'Der Kampf ums Matterhorn'. The added sound track included music composed by Schmidt-Boelckeb and dubbed dialogs by different actors. This version is slightly shorter than the silent film due to the disappearance of the movie titles. The story, based on the novel by Carl Haensel recreates the struggle between Edward Whymper and Jean-Antoine Carrel for the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. In 1938 two new versions of the movie were filmed under the direction of Luis Trenker, who acted again in the role of Carrel. One version was shot in German (Der Berg ruft) and the other in English (The Challenge).
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Luis Trenker
Jean-Antoine Carrel
Marcella Albani
Felicitas - Carrel's Wife
Peter Voß
Edward Whymper
Alexandra Schmitt
Carrel's Mother
Clifford McLaglen
Giaccomo - Carrel's Stepbrother
Paul Graetz
Luc Meynet - the Hunchback
Johanna Ewald
Meynet's Wife
Hannes Schneider
Michel Croz - Mountain Guide
Ernst Petersen
Douglas Hadow
Hugo Lehner
Charles Hudson
Luggi
Lord Francis Douglas
Heinrich Gretler
Seiler - Hotelwirt
Erich Haußmann
Narrator
Hermann Mayer-Falkow
Narrator (as Hermann Meyer-Falkow)
Edith Robbers
Narrator
Helene Roberts
Narrator
Richard Angst
Mountain Guide (uncredited)
Peter Aufdenblatten
Mountain Guide (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Bonnard, Nunzio Malasomma, Luis Trenker
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Fanck, Carl Haensel, Nunzio Malasomma
- Original Title
- Der Kampf ums Matterhorn
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Cinéfilm AG, Hom-AG für Filmfabrikation, Union-Tonfilm-Produktion GmbH, Patria-Tonfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Bonnard, Nunzio Malasomma, Luis Trenker
Arnold Fanck, Carl Haensel, Nunzio Malasomma
Arnold Fanck
Artur Hohenberg, Moisy Markus, Stefan Markus
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Bonnard
Director
Nunzio Malasomma
Director
Luis Trenker
Director
Arnold Fanck
Writer
Artur Hohenberg
Producer
Moisy Markus
Producer
Stefan Markus
Producer
Arnold Fanck
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What is The Fight for the Matterhorn about?
Sounded version of the 1928 film 'Der Kampf ums Matterhorn'. The added sound track included music composed by Schmidt-Boelckeb and dubbed dialogs by different actors. This version is slightly shorter than the silent film due to the disappearance of the movie titles. The story, based on the novel by Carl Haensel recreates the struggle between Edward Whymper and Jean-Antoine Carrel for the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. In 1938 two new versions of the movie were filmed under the direction of Luis Trenker, who acted again in the role of Carrel. One version was shot in German (Der Berg ruft) and the other in English (The Challenge).
Who directed The Fight for the Matterhorn?
The Fight for the Matterhorn was directed by Mario Bonnard, Nunzio Malasomma, Luis Trenker.
Who stars in The Fight for the Matterhorn?
The principal cast of The Fight for the Matterhorn includes Luis Trenker, Marcella Albani, Peter Voß, Alexandra Schmitt, Clifford McLaglen.
When was The Fight for the Matterhorn released and how long is it?
The Fight for the Matterhorn was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Is The Fight for the Matterhorn based on a book or true story?
The Fight for the Matterhorn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carl Haensel".