The Mountain (1990)
It's 1922. A weather observer and his wife live in a remote cabin high in the Swiss Alps. As this drama begins, they are being joined by a third person, an Austrian who coveted the job the Swiss man had won in this bleak location. Not only that, but he also has his eyes on the Swiss man's lovely wife. The Austrian has charm, so he wins some hospitality from the couple. The three live together for a little while, but the rivalry between the two men soon erupts with tragic consequences.
Director: Markus Imhoof
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: November 7, 1990
Cast
- Susanne Lothar - Lena
- Mathias Gnädinger - Manser
- Peter Simonischek - Kreuzpointner
- Agnes Fink - Manser's mother
- Jürgen Cziesla - Direktor
- Adolf Laimböck - Colonel
Screenplay
- Thomas Hürlimann (Screenplay)
- Markus Imhoof (Screenplay)
Music: Nicola Piovani
Cinematography: Lukas Strebel
Editing: Daniela Roderer
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Markus Imhoof
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mountain about?
- It's 1922. A weather observer and his wife live in a remote cabin high in the Swiss Alps. As this drama begins, they are being joined by a third person, an Austrian who coveted the job the Swiss man had won in this bleak location. Not only that, but he also has his eyes on the Swiss man's lovely wife. The Austrian has charm, so he wins some hospitality from the couple. The three live together for a little while, but the rivalry between the two men soon erupts with tragic consequences.
- Who directed The Mountain?
- The Mountain was directed by Markus Imhoof.
- Who stars in The Mountain?
- The Mountain stars Susanne Lothar, Mathias Gnädinger, Peter Simonischek, Agnes Fink, Jürgen Cziesla, Adolf Laimböck.
- How long is The Mountain?
- The Mountain has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Mountain?
- The Mountain is a Drama film.
- Where was The Mountain produced?
- The Mountain was produced in Switzerland.