Battle for the Himalaya
Mar 04, 1938 · 1h 23m
Director
Frank Leberecht, Franz SchröderOverview
Epic documentary about the German expeditions to Nanga Parbat up to 1937. After a first unsuccessful attempt in 1932 and the tragic second expedition led by Willy Merkl in 1934, in 1937 Karl Wien led another expedition to the mountain following the same route as Merkl's expeditions. Progress was made, but more slowly than before due to heavy snowfall. About 14 June seven Germans and nine Sherpas, almost the entire team, were at Camp IV below Rakhiot Peak when it was overrun by an avalanche. All sixteen men died. The film was assembled in 1938 with rescued 16mm material shot during the 1937 attempt and footage from the previous expeditions.
Cast of Battle for the Himalaya
Crew of Battle for the Himalaya
About Battle for the Himalaya
What is Battle for the Himalaya about?
Epic documentary about the German expeditions to Nanga Parbat up to 1937. After a first unsuccessful attempt in 1932 and the tragic second expedition led by Willy Merkl in 1934, in 1937 Karl Wien led another expedition to the mountain following the same route as Merkl's expeditions. Progress was made, but more slowly than before due to heavy snowfall. About 14 June seven Germans and nine…
When was Battle for the Himalaya released?
Battle for the Himalaya was released on March 4, 1938.
How long is Battle for the Himalaya?
Battle for the Himalaya runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
Who directed Battle for the Himalaya?
Battle for the Himalaya was directed by Frank Leberecht and Franz Schröder.
Who is in the cast of Battle for the Himalaya?
The cast of Battle for the Himalaya includes Karl Wien (Self), Pert Frankhauser (Self), Hans Hartmann (Self), Ulrich Luft (Self) and Günther Hepp (Self).