The White Hell of Pitz Palu (1929): Cast
The White Hell of Pitz Palu is a 1929 adventure drama directed by G.W. Pabst and Arnold Fanck, starring Gustav Diessl as Dr. Johannes Krafft, Mizzi Götzel and Leni Riefenstahl. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Directors
- G.W. Pabst and Arnold Fanck
- Studio
- Sokal-Film GmbH
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The White Hell of Pitz Palu About?
The premise of The White Hell of Pitz Palu without spoilers.
Driven by desperation, Dr. Johannes Krafft repeatedly scales a 12,000‑foot Alpine peak, hoping to find his wife who vanished during their honeymoon trek. He is joined by another couple, and together they confront the mountain’s ruthless weather, sheer cliffs and constant peril. The harsh environment tests their endurance and resolve as they push onward despite dwindling hope.
The White Hell of Pitz Palu Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alps
- swiss alps
- mountain climber
- mountain climbing
- icy
- mountain
- cold weather
- snow
- year 1925
- year 1929
- 1920s
- switzerland
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- avalanche
- mountain guide
- airplane
- biplane
- parachuting
- mountain refuge
- champagne
- bottle of champagne
- drinking champagne
- binoculars
- torch
- couple
- alpinist
- alpinism
- cold air
- endurance
- hillside
- climbing
- mountaineer
- europe
- champagne bottle
- pitz palu
- falling down
- crevice
- death of wife
- loss of wife
- blood
- broken leg
- lantern
- rescue
- thin air
- mountaintop
- mountain top
- sportsman
- man
- color in title
- remade
- kiss
The White Hell of Pitz Palu Cast & Characters
Gustav Diessl leads the cast as Dr. Johannes Krafft, with Mizzi Götzel as Maria Krafft and Leni Riefenstahl as Maria Maioni. Directed by G.W. Pabst and Arnold Fanck; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director G.W. Pabst
- Co-director Arnold Fanck
- Gustav Diessl as Dr. Johannes Krafft
- Mizzi Götzel as Maria Krafft
- Leni Riefenstahl as Maria Maioni
- Kurt Gerron as guest at night club (Mann im Salon)
Also Starring in The White Hell of Pitz Palu
· 4 more- Ernst Petersen Hans Brandt
- Ernst Udet Flieger Udet
- Otto Spring Christian Klucker
- Charles McNamee Narrator in USA sound version (voice)
More from G.W. Pabst and Arnold Fanck
More films directed by G.W. Pabst and Arnold Fanck: It Happened on July 20th, The Last Act, Voice of Silence and Mysterious Shadows.
The White Hell of Pitz Palu Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “La tragedia di Pizzo Palù” and “Lavinen”.
- Also known as
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- La tragedia di Pizzo Palù
- Lavinen
- L'Enfer blanc du Piz Palü
- Белый ад Пиц-Палю
- 死の銀嶺
- Valkoinen helvetti
- 帕吕峰的白色地狱
- Bílé peklo
- Białe piekło
- Prisioneros de la montaña
- O Inferno Branco do Piz Palü
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The White Hell of Pitz Palu FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The White Hell of Pitz Palu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
The White Hell of Pitz Palu runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was The White Hell of Pitz Palu released?
The White Hell of Pitz Palu was released on October 10, 1929.
Who directed The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
The White Hell of Pitz Palu was directed by G.W. Pabst and Arnold Fanck.
More films by G.W. Pabst Who is in the cast of The White Hell of Pitz Palu?
The White Hell of Pitz Palu stars Gustav Diessl as Dr. Johannes Krafft, Mizzi Götzel as Maria Krafft and Leni Riefenstahl as Maria Maioni, among 8 credited actors.
Does The White Hell of Pitz Palu have a post-credit scene?
No. The White Hell of Pitz Palu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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