
Seven Years in Tibet
Synopsis
Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian moutain climber, escapes from a British POW camp in India and flees north across the Himalayan mountains into Tibet. There he meets and befriends the young Dalai Lama.
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- Director
- Hans Nieter
- Original Score
- Thomas Rajna
- Original Title
- Seven Years in Tibet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Seven League
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Nieter
Thomas Rajna
Walter Ulbrich, Hans Nieter
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Ulbrich
Producer
Hans Nieter
Producer
Thomas Rajna
Original Music Composer
Hans Nieter
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Years in Tibet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seven Years in Tibet about?
Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian moutain climber, escapes from a British POW camp in India and flees north across the Himalayan mountains into Tibet. There he meets and befriends the young Dalai Lama.
Who directed Seven Years in Tibet?
Seven Years in Tibet was directed by Hans Nieter.
Who stars in Seven Years in Tibet?
The principal cast of Seven Years in Tibet includes Heinrich Harrer, Anton Diffring.
When was Seven Years in Tibet released and how long is it?
Seven Years in Tibet was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Years in Tibet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Years in Tibet was composed by Thomas Rajna.



















