

Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

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
Director & Crew
Mario Bonnard
Director
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Where can I watch The Fight for the Matterhorn online?
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What is the IMDb rating of The Fight for the Matterhorn?
It has an IMDb rating of 8.3/10 based on 4 votes.
Who directed The Fight for the Matterhorn?
The Fight for the Matterhorn was directed by Mario Bonnard and released in 1928.
How long is The Fight for the Matterhorn?
The Fight for the Matterhorn has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1928-11-27
- Status
- Released





