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The Mountain (1956): Cast & Box Office

The Mountain (1956) movie poster

The Mountain is a 1956 adventure drama directed by Edward Dmytryk, starring Spencer Tracy as Zachary Teller, Robert Wagner and Claire Trevor. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $9,268 worldwide.

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The Mountain (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Edward Dmytryk
Genres
Drama , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mountain About?

The premise of The Mountain without spoilers.

The film delivers nonstop excitement and suspense as selfish Chris Teller forces his older brother, a reclusive retired climber, to join him on a dangerous Alpine ascent. Their goal is to scour the crash site of a downed plane and loot the bodies of the victims, sparking tension and moral conflict.

The Mountain Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • snow adventure
  • two word title
  • jeep
  • herd of sheep
  • family home
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • cow
  • slapped in the face
  • greed
  • walking stick
  • prologue
  • airplane on fire
+38 more
  • brother punches his brother
  • older brother younger brother relationship
  • airplane wreck
  • airplane wreckage
  • tracy and wagner
  • dmytryk and tracy
  • dmytryk and wagner
  • mountain
  • mountain guide
  • hindu
  • survivor
  • self sacrifice
  • bare hands
  • bloody hand
  • hand wound
  • crevasse
  • snow bridge
  • glacier
  • climbing a cliff
  • cliff ledge
  • diamond
  • nose piercing
  • false self accusation
  • looting
  • climbing gear
  • mountain peak
  • mountaineer
  • rescue team
  • rescue mission
  • death of brother
  • rejecting a marriage proposal
  • woman proposes marriage
  • mountain village
  • inspired by a true story
  • 1950s
  • foreign language adaptation
  • robbing the dead
  • selfishness
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Cast & crew

The Mountain Cast & Characters

Spencer Tracy leads the cast as Zachary Teller, with Robert Wagner as Christopher 'Chris' Teller and Claire Trevor as Marie. Directed by Edward Dmytryk; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Mountain

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From the director

More from Edward Dmytryk

More films directed by Edward Dmytryk, best-rated first: The Caine Mutiny, Till the End of Time, Shalako and Bluebeard.

Full filmography
Box office

The Mountain Box Office

The Mountain grossed $9,268 worldwide.

1956 box office

Worldwide gross

$9.3K

International
$9.3K
Videos

The Mountain Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Mountain.

The Mountain 1956 Trailer HD | Spencer Tracy | Robert Wagner
Cars

Cars in The Mountain

8 cars on screen, including the Willys MB 'Jeep' and the 1955 Citroën Type H.

All 8 cars
  • Willys MB 'Jeep' in The Mountain Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role
  • 1955 Citroën Type H in The Mountain 1955 Citroën Type H Minor role
  • 1955 Facel Véga FV1 Cabriolet in The Mountain 1955 Facel Véga FV1 Cabriolet Minor role
  • 1951 Austin A40 Sports in The Mountain 1951 Austin A40 Sports Background role
Details

The Mountain Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “La Neige en deuil” and “La montaña siniestra”.

Also known as
  • La Neige en deuil
  • La montaña siniestra
  • La montagna
  • Der Berg der Versuchung
  • Σταυρός στο Χιόνι
  • A Maldição da Montanha
  • Dağ
  • Планината
  • Гора
  • 산
  • 山丘
  • Śniegi w żałobie
+2 more
  • Hora pokušení
  • Ett flygplan har störtat

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FAQ

The Mountain FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Mountain, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mountain?

The Mountain runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Mountain released?

The Mountain was released on May 31, 1956.

Who directed The Mountain?

The Mountain was directed by Edward Dmytryk.

More films by Edward Dmytryk

Who is in the cast of The Mountain?

The Mountain stars Spencer Tracy as Zachary Teller, Robert Wagner as Christopher 'Chris' Teller and Claire Trevor as Marie, among 13 credited actors.

How much did The Mountain make at the box office?

The Mountain grossed $9,268 worldwide.

Does The Mountain have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mountain has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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