Third Man on the Mountain (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1959, Third Man on the Mountain is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Ken Annakin, running about 105 minutes. “Conquering the past would be the climb of his life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Third Man on the Mountain is an American film directed by Ken Annakin and produced by Walt Disney Productions, released in 1959. It is adapted from a novel by James Ramsey Ullman, entitled "Banner In The Sky". In the middle of the 19th century in Switzerland, a famous British mountaineer, Captain John Winter, wanted 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.
Who’s in it. Third Man on the Mountain stars Michael Rennie as Captain John Winter, James MacArthur as Rudi Matt, Janet Munro as Lizbeth Hempel and James Donald as Franz Lerner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Third Man on the Mountain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Third Man on the Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Third Man on the Mountain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Third Man on the Mountain (1959)?
- In US, Third Man on the Mountain is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Third Man on the Mountain worth watching?
- Third Man on the Mountain holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Third Man on the Mountain?
- Third Man on the Mountain stars Michael Rennie, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, James Donald and Herbert Lom.
- When was Third Man on the Mountain released?
- Third Man on the Mountain was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.