Deutsche Eisenbahner im Kampf um den Nanga Parbat
Synopsis
Short version of 'Nanga Parbat' (1936), the record of the 1934 German expedition to Nanga Parbat, led by Willy Merkl and with the full backing of the new Nazi government. Peter Aschenbrenner and Erwin Schneider reached an estimated height of 7,895m on July 6, but were forced to return because of worsening weather. On July 7 they and 14 others were trapped by a ferocious storm at 7,480m. During the desperate retreat that followed, three famous German mountaineers, Uli Wieland, Willo Welzenbach and Merkl himself, and six Sherpas died of exhaustion, exposure and altitude sickness, and several more suffered severe frostbite.
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Willy Merkl
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Peter Aschenbrenner
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Fritz Bechtold
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Willi Bernard
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Alfred Drexel
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Peter Müllritter
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Ulrich Wieland
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Ang Tsering
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Erwin Schneider
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Peter Misch
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Richard Finster
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Walter Raechl
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Willi Welzenbach
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Pintso Norbu Sherpa
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Nima Norbu Sherpa
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Nima Dorje II Sherpa
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Gaylay Sherpa
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Dakshi Sherpa
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johannes Fritze
- Original Title
- Deutsche Eisenbahner im Kampf um den Nanga Parbat
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Reichsbahn-Filmstelle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johannes Fritze
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Johannes Fritze
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What is Deutsche Eisenbahner im Kampf um den Nanga Parbat about?
Short version of 'Nanga Parbat' (1936), the record of the 1934 German expedition to Nanga Parbat, led by Willy Merkl and with the full backing of the new Nazi government. Peter Aschenbrenner and Erwin Schneider reached an estimated height of 7,895m on July 6, but were forced to return because of worsening weather. On July 7 they and 14 others were trapped by a ferocious storm at 7,480m. During the desperate retreat that followed, three famous German mountaineers, Uli Wieland, Willo Welzenbach and Merkl himself, and six Sherpas died of exhaustion, exposure and altitude sickness, and several more suffered severe frostbite.
Who directed Deutsche Eisenbahner im Kampf um den Nanga Parbat?
Deutsche Eisenbahner im Kampf um den Nanga Parbat was directed by Johannes Fritze.
Who stars in Deutsche Eisenbahner im Kampf um den Nanga Parbat?
The principal cast of Deutsche Eisenbahner im Kampf um den Nanga Parbat includes Willy Merkl, Peter Aschenbrenner, Fritz Bechtold, Willi Bernard, Alfred Drexel.
When was Deutsche Eisenbahner im Kampf um den Nanga Parbat released and how long is it?
Deutsche Eisenbahner im Kampf um den Nanga Parbat was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 20m.