The Challenge

The Challenge

The Matterhorn Claimed More Than Their Lives

★ 6.3 1938 76 min Romance · Adventure · History

During an early, unsuccessful attempt at climbing the Matterhorn, Edward Whymper finds himself rescued by an italian guide, Jean Antoine Carrel. The two men quickly build a friendship and agree to reach the peak together. However, local villagers ploto to divide the alliance of Whymper and Carrel and both men join rival teams as they set out in a race to conquer the mountain. A mountaineering drama based on the novel by Carl Haensel and inspired in the dramatic true story of Edward Whymper, who led the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. There is another version of the film titled Der Berg Ruft, shot the same year in German.

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Cast

Robert Douglas Robert Douglas Edward Whymper
Luis Trenker Luis Trenker Jean Antoine Carrel
Joan Gardner Joan Gardner Felicitas - His Daughter
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Frank Birch Rev. Charles Hudson
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Geoffrey Wardwell Lord Francis Douglas
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Moran Caplat Hadow
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Lyonel Watts Morris - Publisher
Mary Clare Mary Clare His Mother
Fred Groves Fred Groves Favre
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Laurence Baskcomb The Podesta - Mayor
Ralph Truman Ralph Truman Giordano
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Reginald Jarman Minister Sella

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Where can I watch The Challenge online in Romania?
The Challenge streams in Romania on Artiflix (free).
Is The Challenge on Netflix?
No, The Challenge isn't on Netflix in Romania. You can watch it on Artiflix (free).
Who stars in The Challenge?
The Challenge stars Robert Douglas, Luis Trenker, Joan Gardner and Frank Birch.
How long is The Challenge?
The Challenge runs 1 h 16 min.
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