The Mountain Calls (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1938, The Mountain Calls is a drama film directed by Luis Trenker, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The Italian mountaineer Carel wants to be the first man to stand on the top of the Matterhorn. Since the climb is very difficult, he agrees to try it together with the British mountaineer Whymper. But due to an intrigue this agreement is dropped and the two man try it on the same day with two different teams and then disaster strikes.
Who’s in it. The Mountain Calls stars Luis Trenker as Jean-Antoine Carrel, Herbert Dirmoser as Edward Whymper, Heidemarie Hatheyer as Felicitas and Peter Elsholtz as Giordano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Mountain Calls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mountain Calls page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mountain Calls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mountain Calls (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mountain Calls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mountain Calls worth watching?
- The Mountain Calls holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mountain Calls?
- The Mountain Calls stars Luis Trenker, Herbert Dirmoser, Heidemarie Hatheyer, Peter Elsholtz and Lucie Höflich.
- When was The Mountain Calls released?
- The Mountain Calls was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.