The White Hell of Pitz Palu (1929)
Dr. Johannes Krafft climbs a 12,000-foot mountain over and over again to search for his wife, who was lost on their honeymoon. Another couple makes the dangerous climb with him.
Director: Arnold Fanck, G.W. Pabst
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date: October 10, 1929
Cast
- Gustav Diessl - Dr. Johannes Krafft
- Leni Riefenstahl - Maria Maioni
- Ernst Petersen - Hans Brandt
- Ernst Udet - Flieger Udet
- Mizzi Götzel - Maria Krafft
- Otto Spring - Christian Klucker
- Kurt Gerron - guest at night club (Mann im Salon)
- Charles McNamee - Narrator in USA sound version (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Giuseppe Becce
Cinematography: Hans Schneeberger, Richard Angst
Editing: Arnold Fanck, Hermann Haller
Production: Sokal-Film GmbH, H.T.-Film
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Themes
Mountain Rescue Operation and Heroes, Survival in Nature, Mountain Peak and Eternal Snow Wild, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Mountain Climb and Storm Survival
Keywords
rescue, mountain, stranded, snow, mountain climbing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The White Hell of Pitz Palu about?
- Dr. Johannes Krafft climbs a 12,000-foot mountain over and over again to search for his wife, who was lost on their honeymoon. Another couple makes the dangerous climb with him.
- Who directed The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
- The White Hell of Pitz Palu was directed by Arnold Fanck, G.W. Pabst.
- Who stars in The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
- The White Hell of Pitz Palu stars Gustav Diessl, Leni Riefenstahl, Ernst Petersen, Ernst Udet, Mizzi Götzel, Otto Spring.
- How long is The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
- The White Hell of Pitz Palu has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
- The White Hell of Pitz Palu is a Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was The White Hell of Pitz Palu produced?
- The White Hell of Pitz Palu was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
- The themes of The White Hell of Pitz Palu include: Mountain Rescue Operation and Heroes, Survival in Nature, Mountain Peak and Eternal Snow Wild, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Mountain Climb and Storm Survival.