The Mountain Calls(1938)
Der Berg ruft
Feature film about the tragic first ascent of the Matterhorn 1865
The Mountain Calls Synopsis
During an early, unsuccessful attempt at climbing the Matterhorn, Edward Whymper finds himself rescued by an italian guide, Jean Antoine Carrel. The two men quickly build a friendship and agree to reach the peak together. However, local villagers ploto to divide the alliance of Whymper and Carrel and both men join rival teams as they set out in a race to conquer the mountain. A mountaineering drama based on the novel by Carl Haensel and inspired in the dramatic true story of Edward Whymper, who led the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. There is another version of the film titled The Challenge, shot the same year in English.
The Mountain Calls (1938) is a drama film directed by Luis Trenker, released on January 6, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Luis Trenker, Herbert Dirmoser, Heidemarie Hatheyer and Peter Elsholtz. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Trenker
- Writers:
- Carl Haensel, Richard Billinger, Hanns Saßmann
- Producers:
- Luis Trenker, Heinrich Schier
- Composer:
- Giuseppe Becce
- Production:
- Luis Trenker-Film
- Status:
- Released
The Mountain Calls Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luis Trenker
as Jean-Antoine Carrel
Herbert Dirmoser
as Edward Whymper
Heidemarie Hatheyer
as Felicitas
Peter Elsholtz
as Giordano
Lucie Höflich
as Mother Carrel
Blandine Ebinger
as Miss Sweaton
Lotte Spira
as Mrs. Seiler
Maria Koppenhöfer
as Mrs. Croz
Ernst Legal
as Amtsrichter
Walter Franck
as Staatsanwalt
- Erich Ziegel
Erich Ziegel
as Verteidiger
Erich Dunskus
as Mailli
Key crew
Directed by Luis Trenker, written by Carl Haensel, Richard Billinger and Hanns Saßmann, produced by Luis Trenker and Heinrich Schier.
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The Mountain Calls Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Mountain Calls – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Mountain Calls?
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The main cast of The Mountain Calls (1938) includes Luis Trenker, Herbert Dirmoser, Heidemarie Hatheyer, Peter Elsholtz and Lucie Höflich. The film was directed by Luis Trenker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mountain Calls released?
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The Mountain Calls was released on January 6, 1938 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Mountain Calls worth watching?
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The Mountain Calls (1938) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.