Third Man on the Mountain(1959)
Conquering the past would be the climb of his life
Third Man on the Mountain Synopsis
Famous British mountaineer Winter wants to climb a difficult summit, the Citadel. He goes to a small village but no guide wants to accompany him. A young man from the village, Rudi Matt, whose father died fifteen years earlier during an attempt to climb the Citadel, is determined to accompany him, with the help of his uncle. Winter also manages to hire a guide from a neighboring village and competitor, Emil Saxo. The roped party of four men then begins the ascent of the still untouched summit.
Third Man on the Mountain (1959) is a adventure, drama and family film directed by Ken Annakin, released on November 10, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, Janet Munro and James Donald. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Annakin
- Writers:
- Eleanore Griffin, James Ramsey Ullman
- Producers:
- Bill Anderson
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Waxman
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Status:
- Released
Third Man on the Mountain (1959) Trailer
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Third Man on the Mountain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Rennie
as Captain John Winter
James MacArthur
as Rudi Matt
Janet Munro
as Lizbeth Hempel
James Donald
as Franz Lerner
Herbert Lom
as Emil Saxo
Laurence Naismith
as Teo Zurbriggen
Lee Patterson
as Klaus Wesselhoft
Helen Hayes
as Hotel guest (uncredited)
Walter Fitzgerald
as Herr Hempel
Nora Swinburne
as Frau Matt
Ferdy Mayne
as Andreas
Key crew
Directed by Ken Annakin, written by Eleanore Griffin and James Ramsey Ullman, produced by Bill Anderson.
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Third Man on the Mountain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 32 ratings.
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Third Man on the Mountain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Third Man on the Mountain online?
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Third Man on the Mountain (1959) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Third Man on the Mountain?
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The main cast of Third Man on the Mountain (1959) includes Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, James Donald and Herbert Lom. The film was directed by Ken Annakin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Third Man on the Mountain released?
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Third Man on the Mountain was released on November 10, 1959 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Third Man on the Mountain worth watching?
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Third Man on the Mountain (1959) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Third Man on the Mountain?
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Yes. The official Third Man on the Mountain trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.