In the Shadow of the Mountain
Im Schatten des Berges
Synopsis
In a village near a deadly mountain ascent the people repeatedly have to help climbers in danger who didn't make it to the top, in fact nobody made it yet up there. Hansi Knoteck can't stand anymore the danger after a member of the rescue party dies and demands from Attila Hörbiger that he steps back from participating in his rescue efforts. Finally he relents but the villagers ostracize them. In the meantime Winnie Markus tries to seduce Richard Häußler who makes the life for his wife Viktoria von Ballasko a hell through his infidelities.
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Attila Hörbiger
Andreas Aichbichler
Hansi Knoteck
Margret Murhaupt
Winnie Markus
Hedwig Brüggler
Viktoria von Ballasko
Veronika Zumtobel
Franziska Kinz
Anna Bründl, Shoemaker's Wife
Elise Aulinger
Johanna Schloißnigg, General Store Owner
Richard Häussler
Alois Zumtobel, Woodcarver
Eduard Köck
Thaddäus Grill
Heinrich Heilinger
Dr. Hufnagel
Arnulf Schröder
Florian Bründl
Otto Wenke
Rochus Bergleitner
Willy Rösner
Farmer Peter Brüggler
Hans Schulz
Lukas Grill
Ludwig Kerscher
Bruno Pirk
Ludwig Schmid-Wildy
Adam Gupf
Theodolinde Müller
Agnes Fluiderer
Heinrich Hauser
Johann Einöder
Rudolf Stadler
Sebastian Fluiderer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alois Johannes Lippl
- Screenplay & Story
- Alois Johannes Lippl, Friedrich Perkonig, Rudo Ritter
- Original Score
- Karl List
- Original Title
- Im Schatten des Berges
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria-Filmkunst, Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alois Johannes Lippl
Alois Johannes Lippl, Friedrich Perkonig, Rudo Ritter
Karl List
Johanna Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Alois Johannes Lippl
Director
Alois Johannes Lippl
Writer
Friedrich Perkonig
Writer
Rudo Ritter
Writer
Karl List
Original Music Composer
Johanna Schmidt
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Shadow of the Mountain
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What is In the Shadow of the Mountain about?
In a village near a deadly mountain ascent the people repeatedly have to help climbers in danger who didn't make it to the top, in fact nobody made it yet up there. Hansi Knoteck can't stand anymore the danger after a member of the rescue party dies and demands from Attila Hörbiger that he steps back from participating in his rescue efforts. Finally he relents but the villagers ostracize them. In the meantime Winnie Markus tries to seduce Richard Häußler who makes the life for his wife Viktoria von Ballasko a hell through his infidelities.
Who directed In the Shadow of the Mountain?
In the Shadow of the Mountain was directed by Alois Johannes Lippl.
Who stars in In the Shadow of the Mountain?
The principal cast of In the Shadow of the Mountain includes Attila Hörbiger, Hansi Knoteck, Winnie Markus, Viktoria von Ballasko, Franziska Kinz.
When was In the Shadow of the Mountain released and how long is it?
In the Shadow of the Mountain was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Shadow of the Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Shadow of the Mountain was composed by Karl List.