The Fight for the Matterhorn(1928)
Der Kampf ums Matterhorn
The Fight for the Matterhorn Synopsis
Struggle for the Matterhorn (German: Der Kampf ums Matterhorn) is a 1928 German-Swiss silent drama film co-directed by Mario Bonnard and Nunzio Malasomma and starring Luis Trenker, Marcella Albani, and Alexandra Schmitt. The film is part of the popular cycle of mountain films of the 1920s and 1930s. Art direction was by Heinrich Richter. Based on a novel by Carl Haensel, the film depicts the battle between British and Italian climbers to be the first to climb the Matterhorn. Trenker later remade the film as The Challenge in 1938.
The Fight for the Matterhorn (1928) is a drama film directed by Mario Bonnard, released on November 27, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Luis Trenker, Marcella Albani, Alexandra Schmitt and Clifford McLaglen. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Mario Bonnard
- Writers:
- Carl Haensel, Arnold Fanck, Nunzio Malasomma
- Cinematographer:
- Sepp Allgeier
- Production:
- Cinéfilm AG, Hom-AG für Filmfabrikation
- Status:
- Released
The Fight for the Matterhorn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luis Trenker
as Jean-Antoine Carrel
Marcella Albani
as Felicitas, Wife of Carrel
- Alexandra Schmitt
Alexandra Schmitt
as Mother of Carrel
- Clifford McLaglen
Clifford McLaglen
as Giaccomo
Peter Voß
as Edward Whymper
Paul Graetz
as Meynet
- Johanna Ewald
Johanna Ewald
as Wife of Meynet
Hannes Schneider
as Cross
Ernst Petersen
as Hadow
- Hugo Lehner
Hugo Lehner
as Hudson
- Luggi
Luggi
as Lord Douglas
Heinrich Gretler
as Seiler, Hotelwirt
Key crew
Directed by Mario Bonnard, written by Carl Haensel, Arnold Fanck and Nunzio Malasomma.
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The Fight for the Matterhorn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Fight for the Matterhorn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fight for the Matterhorn online?
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Who stars in The Fight for the Matterhorn?
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The main cast of The Fight for the Matterhorn (1928) includes Luis Trenker, Marcella Albani, Alexandra Schmitt, Clifford McLaglen and Peter Voß. The film was directed by Mario Bonnard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fight for the Matterhorn released?
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The Fight for the Matterhorn was released on November 27, 1928 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Fight for the Matterhorn worth watching?
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The Fight for the Matterhorn (1928) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.