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Der Kampf ums Matterhorn (1928): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1928 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1928, Der Kampf ums Matterhorn is a drama film directed by Mario Bonnard, running about 117 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Der Kampf ums Matterhorn stars Luis Trenker as Jean-Antoine Carrel, Marcella Albani as Felicitas, Wife of Carrel, Alexandra Schmitt as Mother of Carrel and Clifford McLaglen as Giaccomo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Der Kampf ums Matterhorn sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Kampf ums Matterhorn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Kampf ums Matterhorn tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Der Kampf ums Matterhorn (1928)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Kampf ums Matterhorn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Der Kampf ums Matterhorn worth watching?
Der Kampf ums Matterhorn holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Der Kampf ums Matterhorn?
Der Kampf ums Matterhorn stars Luis Trenker, Marcella Albani, Alexandra Schmitt, Clifford McLaglen and Peter Voß.
When was Der Kampf ums Matterhorn released?
Der Kampf ums Matterhorn was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.