Movie

The Fight for the Matterhorn

★ 8.3(4)19281h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Nunzio Malasomma, Mario Bonnard
Release date: 1928-11-27
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Cinéfilm AG

About The Fight for the Matterhorn

The Fight for the Matterhorn is a 1928 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Nunzio Malasomma and Mario Bonnard, starring Luis Trenker, Marcella Albani and Alexandra Schmitt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Fight for the Matterhorn in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Luis Trenker

Jean-Antoine Carrel

Marcella Albani

Felicitas, Wife of Carrel

Alexandra Schmitt

Mother of Carrel

Clifford McLaglen

Giaccomo

Peter Voß

Edward Whymper

Paul Graetz

Meynet

Johanna Ewald

Wife of Meynet

Hannes Schneider

Cross

Ernst Petersen

Hadow

Hugo Lehner

Hudson

Luggi

Lord Douglas

Heinrich Gretler

Seiler, Hotelwirt

Themes & keywords

mountainmountaineeringalpinismcervinmatterhornmountain pioneer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Fight for the Matterhorn in United States?+

The Fight for the Matterhorn is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Fight for the Matterhorn on Netflix?+

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How long is The Fight for the Matterhorn?+

The Fight for the Matterhorn has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in The Fight for the Matterhorn?+

The Fight for the Matterhorn stars Luis Trenker, Marcella Albani, Alexandra Schmitt, Clifford McLaglen and Peter Voß.

When did The Fight for the Matterhorn come out?+

The Fight for the Matterhorn is a 1928 movie directed by Nunzio Malasomma and Mario Bonnard.

What genre is The Fight for the Matterhorn?+

The Fight for the Matterhorn is Drama film.

Who directed The Fight for the Matterhorn?+

The Fight for the Matterhorn was directed by Nunzio Malasomma and Mario Bonnard.