Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 (2001)

An archive history of K2

Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 (2001) poster

The dramatic stories of Fritz Wiessner’s 1939 K2 expedition and Charlie Houston’s return in 1953. K2 is one of the hardest mountains in the world to climb. This film focuses on the expeditions of Fritz Wiessner and Charlie Houston in 1953. An award winner at the Banff, Telluride, Trento and Prague film festivals.

Director: Mick Conefrey
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Julian Swayles
Editing: John McAvoy
Production: TLC, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude

Keywords

mountain, mountaineer, k2, mountain climbing, documentary filmmaking

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 about?
The dramatic stories of Fritz Wiessner’s 1939 K2 expedition and Charlie Houston’s return in 1953. K2 is one of the hardest mountains in the world to climb. This film focuses on the expeditions of Fritz Wiessner and Charlie Houston in 1953. An award winner at the Banff, Telluride, Trento and Prague film festivals.
Who directed Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2?
Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 was directed by Mick Conefrey.
Who stars in Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2?
Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 stars John Shrapnel, Bob Bates, Charlie Houston, Bill Putnam, Dudley Rochester, Ed Webster.
How long is Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2?
Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2?
Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 produced?
Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2?
The themes of Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 include: Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude.