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.
For a movie from 1937/38, the music and direction are outstanding. Extreme camera perspectives and dramatic scenes in high mountain areas combined with an even more dramatic score, are the highlights.
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