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Jan Josef Liefers
Alexander von Humboldt
Götz Schubert
Wilhelm von Humboldt
Sven Martinek
Reinhard von Haeften
Margit Bendokat
Spanische Königin
Olivier Pascalin
Aimé Bonpland
Hans-Uwe Bauer
Georg Forster
Kathrin Waligura
Frau Spörl
Monika Lennartz
Frau von Humboldt
Peter Mohrdieck
Wildenow
Carl-Martin Spengler
Kunth
Helmut Straßburger
Spanischer König
Herbert Sand
Blanchard
Florian Martens
Katrin Martin
Caroline von Humboldt
Claudia Michelsen
Stefan Rehberg
Gundula Köster
Klaus Pönitz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Simon, Paul Kanut Schäfer, Alejandro Santillàn
- Original Score
- Robert Linke
- Original Title
- Die Besteigung des Chimborazo
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Simon
Rainer Simon, Paul Kanut Schäfer, Alejandro Santillàn
Robert Linke
Helga Gentz
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Simon
Director
Rainer Simon
Writer
Paul Kanut Schäfer
Writer
Helga Gentz
Editor
Alejandro Santillàn
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ascent of Chimborazo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ascent of Chimborazo about?
The life of Alexander von Humboldt up to his attempt to climb the Chimborazo in 1802.
Who directed The Ascent of Chimborazo?
The Ascent of Chimborazo was directed by Rainer Simon.
Who stars in The Ascent of Chimborazo?
The principal cast of The Ascent of Chimborazo includes Jan Josef Liefers, Götz Schubert, Sven Martinek, Margit Bendokat, Olivier Pascalin.
When was The Ascent of Chimborazo released and how long is it?
The Ascent of Chimborazo was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ascent of Chimborazo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ascent of Chimborazo was composed by Robert Linke.