Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2(2001)
An archive history of K2
Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 Synopsis
The dramatic stories of Fritz Wiessner’s 1939 K2 expedition and Charlie Houston’s return in 1953. K2 is one of the hardest mountains in the world to climb. This film focuses on the expeditions of Fritz Wiessner and Charlie Houston in 1953. An award winner at the Banff, Telluride, Trento and Prague film festivals.
Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 (2001) is a documentary and history film directed by Mick Conefrey, released on May 31, 2001 with a runtime of 50m. It stars John Shrapnel, Bob Bates, Charlie Houston and Bill Putnam. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Mick Conefrey
- Producers:
- Mick Conefrey
- Production:
- TLC, BBC
- Status:
- Released
Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Shrapnel
as Narrator
- Bob Bates
Bob Bates
as Self
- Charlie Houston
Charlie Houston
as Self
- Bill Putnam
Bill Putnam
as Self
- Dudley Rochester
Dudley Rochester
as Self
Ed Webster
as Self
- Bob Craig
Bob Craig
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Mick Conefrey, produced by Mick Conefrey.
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Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2?
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The main cast of Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 (2001) includes John Shrapnel, Bob Bates, Charlie Houston, Bill Putnam and Dudley Rochester. The film was directed by Mick Conefrey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 released?
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Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 was released on May 31, 2001 and runs for 50m.
Is Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 worth watching?
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Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 (2001) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.