The Fatal Game (1996)

The Fatal Game (1996) poster

In 1994, New Zealand mountaineer, Mark Whetu, summitted Mt Everest with climbing partner and friend Mike Reinberger. However it was late in the day and after a freezing night on the summit, Whetu was faced with a terrible decision...to leave Reinberger or stay with him forever.

Director: Richard Dennison
Genre: Adventure, Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dave Skinner
Cinematography: Andy Salek
Editing: Julian Russell
Production: Making Movies, Raytora Pty Ltd, Orana Films
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit, Mountain Peak: Conquering the Heights, Mountain Peak and Eternal Snow Wild

Keywords

mountain, mountaineer, climbing, mount everest, free climbing, alpinist

More Films by Director: Richard Dennison
More Films in Genre: Adventure, Documentary, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fatal Game about?
In 1994, New Zealand mountaineer, Mark Whetu, summitted Mt Everest with climbing partner and friend Mike Reinberger. However it was late in the day and after a freezing night on the summit, Whetu was faced with a terrible decision...to leave Reinberger or stay with him forever.
Who directed The Fatal Game?
The Fatal Game was directed by Richard Dennison.
Who stars in The Fatal Game?
The Fatal Game stars Mark Whetu.
How long is The Fatal Game?
The Fatal Game has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Fatal Game?
The Fatal Game is a Adventure, Documentary, Drama film.
Where was The Fatal Game produced?
The Fatal Game was produced in New Zealand.
What are the themes of The Fatal Game?
The themes of The Fatal Game include: Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit, Mountain Peak: Conquering the Heights, Mountain Peak and Eternal Snow Wild.