Death of a Guide
Mort d'un guide
Synopsis
Veteran Chamonix mountain guide Michel Servoz and the young aspiring guide Patrick Falavier attempt to climb the west face of the Dru in the Mont-Blanc massif. When they are gone for five days, the captain of the gendarmerie in Morteau is worried, but he cannot undertake research for a rescue without the permission of the family.
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Pierre Rousseau
Michel Servoz
Georges Claisse
Philippe Falavier
Victor Lanoux
Maurice Merinchal
Edmond Denis
Christian Lajoux
Jeanne Allard
Marie Servoz
Jean Valmont
Capitaine Morteau
Françoise Lugagne
Lucienne Falavier
Yves Peneau
Adrien Falavier
Jean Afanassieff
Guide de Haute-Montagne
Joëlle Fossier
Catherine Servoz
Patrick Cordier
Guide de Haute-Montagne
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Ertaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Ertaud, Henri Grangé
- Original Score
- Éric Demarsan, François de Roubaix
- Original Title
- Mort d'un guide
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- ORTF, Société Française de Production (SFP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Ertaud
Jacques Ertaud, Henri Grangé
Éric Demarsan, François de Roubaix
Gilles Amado
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Amado
Editor
Jacques Ertaud
Director
Jacques Ertaud
Screenplay
Henri Grangé
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a Guide
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What is Death of a Guide about?
Veteran Chamonix mountain guide Michel Servoz and the young aspiring guide Patrick Falavier attempt to climb the west face of the Dru in the Mont-Blanc massif. When they are gone for five days, the captain of the gendarmerie in Morteau is worried, but he cannot undertake research for a rescue without the permission of the family.
Who directed Death of a Guide?
Death of a Guide was directed by Jacques Ertaud.
Who stars in Death of a Guide?
The principal cast of Death of a Guide includes Pierre Rousseau, Georges Claisse, Victor Lanoux, Edmond Denis, Jeanne Allard.
When was Death of a Guide released and how long is it?
Death of a Guide was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Guide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Guide was composed by Éric Demarsan, François de Roubaix.