The White Hell of Pitz Palu
Die weiße Hölle vom Piz Palü
Synopsis
Dr. Johannes Krafft climbs a 12,000-foot mountain over and over again to search for his wife, who was lost on their honeymoon. Another couple makes the dangerous climb with him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 25, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnold Fanck, G.W. Pabst
- Screenplay & Story
- Ladislaus Vajda, Arnold Fanck
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Die weiße Hölle vom Piz Palü
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Sokal-Film GmbH, H.T.-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnold Fanck, G.W. Pabst
Ladislaus Vajda, Arnold Fanck
Giuseppe Becce
Hans Schneeberger, Richard Angst, Sepp Allgeier
Arnold Fanck, Hermann Haller
Harry R. Sokal
Department Leadership Roster
Ladislaus Vajda
Writer
Arnold Fanck
Director
G.W. Pabst
Director
Arnold Fanck
Writer
Harry R. Sokal
Producer
Arnold Fanck
Editor
Hermann Haller
Editor
Hans Schneeberger
Director of Photography
Richard Angst
Director of Photography
Sepp Allgeier
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Hell of Pitz Palu
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What is The White Hell of Pitz Palu about?
Dr. Johannes Krafft climbs a 12,000-foot mountain over and over again to search for his wife, who was lost on their honeymoon. Another couple makes the dangerous climb with him.
Who directed The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
The White Hell of Pitz Palu was directed by Arnold Fanck, G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
The principal cast of The White Hell of Pitz Palu includes Gustav Diessl, Leni Riefenstahl, Ernst Petersen, Ernst Udet, Mizzi Götzel.
When was The White Hell of Pitz Palu released and how long is it?
The White Hell of Pitz Palu was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Hell of Pitz Palu was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
The White Hell of Pitz Palu holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).