In the Shadow of the Mountain(1940)
Im Schatten des Berges
In the Shadow of the Mountain Synopsis
In a village near a deadly mountain ascent the people repeatedly have to help climbers in danger who didn't make it to the top, in fact nobody made it yet up there. Hansi Knoteck can't stand anymore the danger after a member of the rescue party dies and demands from Attila Hörbiger that he steps back from participating in his rescue efforts. Finally he relents but the villagers ostracize them. In the meantime Winnie Markus tries to seduce Richard Häußler who makes the life for his wife Viktoria von Ballasko a hell through his infidelities.
In the Shadow of the Mountain (1940) is a drama and adventure film directed by Alois Johannes Lippl, released on December 17, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Attila Hörbiger, Hansi Knoteck, Winnie Markus and Viktoria von Ballasko. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Alois Johannes Lippl
- Writers:
- Alois Johannes Lippl, Friedrich Perkonig, Rudo Ritter
- Composer:
- Karl List
- Production:
- Bavaria-Filmkunst, Bavaria Film
- Status:
- Released
In the Shadow of the Mountain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Attila Hörbiger
as Andreas Aichbichler
Hansi Knoteck
as Margret Murhaupt
Winnie Markus
as Hedwig Brüggler
Viktoria von Ballasko
as Veronika Zumtobel
Franziska Kinz
as Anna Bründl, Shoemaker's Wife
- Elise Aulinger
Elise Aulinger
as Johanna Schloißnigg, General Store Owner
Richard Häussler
as Alois Zumtobel, Woodcarver
Eduard Köck
as Thaddäus Grill
- Heinrich Heilinger
Heinrich Heilinger
as Dr. Hufnagel
- Arnulf Schröder
Arnulf Schröder
as Florian Bründl
- Otto Wenke
Otto Wenke
as Rochus Bergleitner
Willy Rösner
as Farmer Peter Brüggler
Key crew
Directed by Alois Johannes Lippl, written by Alois Johannes Lippl, Friedrich Perkonig and Rudo Ritter.
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In the Shadow of the Mountain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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In the Shadow of the Mountain – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in In the Shadow of the Mountain?
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The main cast of In the Shadow of the Mountain (1940) includes Attila Hörbiger, Hansi Knoteck, Winnie Markus, Viktoria von Ballasko and Franziska Kinz. The film was directed by Alois Johannes Lippl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Shadow of the Mountain released?
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In the Shadow of the Mountain was released on December 17, 1940 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is In the Shadow of the Mountain worth watching?
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In the Shadow of the Mountain (1940) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.