Third Man on the Mountain
“Conquering the past would be the climb of his life”
Synopsis
Famous British mountaineer Winter wants to climb a difficult summit, the Citadel. He goes to a small village but no guide wants to accompany him. A young man from the village, Rudi Matt, whose father died fifteen years earlier during an attempt to climb the Citadel, is determined to accompany him, with the help of his uncle. Winter also manages to hire a guide from a neighboring village and competitor, Emil Saxo. The roped party of four men then begins the ascent of the still untouched summit.
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Third Man On The MountainOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-07
Top Cast
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Michael Rennie
Captain John Winter
James MacArthur
Rudi Matt
Janet Munro
Lizbeth Hempel
James Donald
Franz Lerner
Herbert Lom
Emil Saxo
Laurence Naismith
Teo Zurbriggen
Lee Patterson
Klaus Wesselhoft
Helen Hayes
Hotel guest (uncredited)
Walter Fitzgerald
Herr Hempel
Nora Swinburne
Frau Matt
Ferdy Mayne
Andreas
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanore Griffin
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Third Man on the Mountain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
Eleanore Griffin, James Ramsey Ullman
William Alwyn
Harry Waxman
Peter Boita
Bill Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Annakin
Director
Eleanore Griffin
Screenplay
Bill Anderson
Producer
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
John Howell
Production Design
Peter Boita
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Third Man on the Mountain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Third Man on the Mountain about?
Famous British mountaineer Winter wants to climb a difficult summit, the Citadel. He goes to a small village but no guide wants to accompany him. A young man from the village, Rudi Matt, whose father died fifteen years earlier during an attempt to climb the Citadel, is determined to accompany him, with the help of his uncle. Winter also manages to hire a guide from a neighboring village and competitor, Emil Saxo. The roped party of four men then begins the ascent of the still untouched summit.
Who directed Third Man on the Mountain?
Third Man on the Mountain was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in Third Man on the Mountain?
The principal cast of Third Man on the Mountain includes Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, James Donald, Herbert Lom.
When was Third Man on the Mountain released and how long is it?
Third Man on the Mountain was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Third Man on the Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Third Man on the Mountain was composed by William Alwyn.
Is Third Man on the Mountain based on a book or true story?
Third Man on the Mountain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Ramsey Ullman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Third Man on the Mountain?
Third Man on the Mountain holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).