Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter

Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter

1976
49m
10.0

10.0/10

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Overview

The first filmed winter ascent of the north face of the Matterhorn. To set the scene, the tragic story of Edward Whymper's first ascent is skillfully pieced together. The modern expedition, a team of three British climbers, is also plagued with epics: Eric Jones is hit by an avalanche and can only come to a dangerous stop at the edge of a 1000 foot drop. Then the worst storm ever recorded in Zermatt hits the Matterhorn. With time and weather against them, the team is forced to climb in the dark as thunderstorms rumble around them. This adventure captures the skill and courage of the climbers, their agony and tension, and the beauty of the assault on this spectacular mountain. Grand Prize at the Les Diablerets festival (Switzerland) in 1976.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Leo Dickinson Productions Limited HTV Bristol
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date August 24, 1976
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt13491898
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Cast

Eddie Birch
Eddie Birch

Brian Molyneux
Brian Molyneux

Eric Jones
Eric Jones

Leo Dickinson
Leo Dickinson

Self

Edward Whymper
Edward Whymper

Related Character

Ian McNaught-Davis
Ian McNaught-Davis

Narrator

Key Crew

Leo Dickinson
Writer
Leo Dickinson
Director