The Challenge
1938
1h 16min
6.3Adventure
History
Romance
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Overview
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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Where can I watch The Challenge?
You can stream The Challenge on Criterion Channel and Artiflix.
Who directed The Challenge?
The Challenge was directed by Milton Rosmer, Luis Trenker and Vincent Korda.
Is The Challenge worth watching?
The Challenge holds an average rating of 6.3/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of adventure, history and romance. Join the discussion below to add your take.
How long is The Challenge?
The Challenge runs for 1h 16min, and was released in 1938.
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