Mountains on Fire
Berge in Flammen
Synopsis
Two of Germany's best and busiest directors collaborated on Berge in Flammen (Mountain in Flames). The storyline should be of interest to pro-ecologists, inasmuch as the directors take to task the warmongers of the world for despoiling the natural beauties of the European mountain ranges with their shell-fire. The final outrage occurs during a battle between the Austrians and the Italians in the Dolomites, culminating with the destruction of an entire mountain (hence the film's title). The harrowing images on screen were complemented perfectly by the musical score of Giuseppe Beece. Also known as The Doomed Batallion, Berge in Flammen was filmed in three different languages -- German, English, French -- for a total cost of $150,000.
Top Cast
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Luis Trenker
Florian Dimai
Lissy Arna
Pia
Claus Clausen
Leutnant Kall
Michael von Newlinsky
(uncredited)
Paul Graetz
Feldtelefonist
Luigi Serventi
Arthur Franchini
Emmerich Albert
Tirolean Mountain Guide (uncredited)
Erika Dannhoff
(uncredited)
Luis Gerold
Tirolean Mountain Guide (uncredited)
Hans Jamnig
Tirolean Mountain Guide (uncredited)
Hugo Lehner
Tirolean Mountain Guide (uncredited)
Roland von Rossi
Tirolean Mountain Guide (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Hartl, Luis Trenker
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Trenker
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Berge in Flammen
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marcel Vandal et Charles Delac
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Hartl, Luis Trenker
Luis Trenker, Karl Hartl
Giuseppe Becce
Giovanni Vitrotti, Siegfried Weinmann, Sepp Allgeier, Albert Benitz
Ernst Fellner, Karl Hartl, Marc Sorkin
Marcel Vandal, Charles Delac
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Hartl
Writer
Karl Hartl
Director
Luis Trenker
Director
Marcel Vandal
Producer
Charles Delac
Producer
Giovanni Vitrotti
Director of Photography
Giuseppe Becce
Original Music Composer
Siegfried Weinmann
Director of Photography
Sepp Allgeier
Director of Photography
Albert Benitz
Director of Photography
Luis Trenker
Screenplay
Ernst Fellner
Editor
Karl Hartl
Editor
Marc Sorkin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mountains on Fire
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What is Mountains on Fire about?
Two of Germany's best and busiest directors collaborated on Berge in Flammen (Mountain in Flames). The storyline should be of interest to pro-ecologists, inasmuch as the directors take to task the warmongers of the world for despoiling the natural beauties of the European mountain ranges with their shell-fire. The final outrage occurs during a battle between the Austrians and the Italians in the Dolomites, culminating with the destruction of an entire mountain (hence the film's title). The harrowing images on screen were complemented perfectly by the musical score of Giuseppe Beece. Also known as The Doomed Batallion, Berge in Flammen was filmed in three different languages -- German, English, French -- for a total cost of $150,000.
Who directed Mountains on Fire?
Mountains on Fire was directed by Karl Hartl, Luis Trenker.
Who stars in Mountains on Fire?
The principal cast of Mountains on Fire includes Luis Trenker, Lissy Arna, Claus Clausen, Michael von Newlinsky, Paul Graetz.
When was Mountains on Fire released and how long is it?
Mountains on Fire was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Mountains on Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mountains on Fire was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
Is Mountains on Fire based on a book or true story?
Mountains on Fire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Luis Trenker".