Perilous Assignment (1959)
"Perilous Assignment" is an episode of ABC's Walt Disney Presents. Disney loved to show viewers behind the scenes of the daring shoots of its theatrically released or TV shows. The theme of the episode is the making of his next film, The Third Man on the Mountain, an adaptation of James Ramsey Ullman's novel Banner in the Sky, based on the true story of the first ascent of the Matterhorn. Walt Disney will not be limited to a simple promotional making-of. He offers to meet exceptional people, including the French mountain guide Gaston Rébuffat. The latter will show climbing techniques and then reveal breathtaking images of his ascents of steep cliffs with a client for the ascent of Mont-Blanc, filmed for the occasion. In 1958, Walt Disney will therefore offer him to be deputy director on the high mountain scenes of the film "The Third Man on the Mountain".
Cast
- Gaston Rébuffat - Self - Guide
- Walt Disney - Self - Host
- Maurice Baquet - Self - Guide's Client
- Georges Tairraz II - Self
- Michael Rennie - Self
- James MacArthur - Self
- Janet Munro - Self
- James Donald - Self
- Fred Zendar - Self
- Herbert Lom - Self
Screenplay
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High
Keywords
making of, mountaineering, chamonix, alpinism, mountain pioneer, mont blanc, gaston rebuffat
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Perilous Assignment about?
- "Perilous Assignment" is an episode of ABC's Walt Disney Presents. Disney loved to show viewers behind the scenes of the daring shoots of its theatrically released or TV shows. The theme of the episode is the making of his next film, The Third Man on the Mountain, an adaptation of James Ramsey Ullman's novel Banner in the Sky, based on the true story of the first ascent of the Matterhorn. Walt Disney will not be limited to a simple promotional making-of. He offers to meet exceptional people, including the French mountain guide Gaston Rébuffat. The latter will show climbing techniques and then reveal breathtaking images of his ascents of steep cliffs with a client for the ascent of Mont-Blanc, filmed for the occasion. In 1958, Walt Disney will therefore offer him to be deputy director on the high mountain scenes of the film "The Third Man on the Mountain".
- Who directed Perilous Assignment?
- Perilous Assignment was directed by Hamilton Luske.
- Who stars in Perilous Assignment?
- Perilous Assignment stars Gaston Rébuffat, Walt Disney, Maurice Baquet, Georges Tairraz II, Michael Rennie, James MacArthur.
- How long is Perilous Assignment?
- Perilous Assignment has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Perilous Assignment?
- Perilous Assignment is a Documentary, Adventure film.
- Where was Perilous Assignment produced?
- Perilous Assignment was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Perilous Assignment?
- The themes of Perilous Assignment include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.