Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter(1976)

Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter Synopsis

The first filmed winter ascent of the north face of the Matterhorn. To set the scene, the tragic story of Edward Whymper's first ascent is skillfully pieced together. The modern expedition, a team of three British climbers, is also plagued with epics: Eric Jones is hit by an avalanche and can only come to a dangerous stop at the edge of a 1000 foot drop. Then the worst storm ever recorded in Zermatt hits the Matterhorn. With time and weather against them, the team is forced to climb in the dark as thunderstorms rumble around them. This adventure captures the skill and courage of the climbers, their agony and tension, and the beauty of the assault on this spectacular mountain. Grand Prize at the Les Diablerets festival (Switzerland) in 1976.

Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter (1976) is a documentary, adventure and drama film directed by Leo Dickinson, released on August 24, 1976 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Eddie Birch, Brian Molyneux, Eric Jones and Leo Dickinson. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.