Third Man on the Mountain Based on a true story, here is the thrilling, critically acclaimed account of Rudi Matt (James MacArthur), a young kitchen worker who is determined to conquer the Citadel -- the jagged, snowcapped peak that claimed his father's life. "[15] Variety said, "It has the sort of high altitude thrills to send the viewer cowering deep in his seat and the sort of moving drama to put him on the edge of it. New York Times 5 June 1958: 39. W. C. Handy's Life Screens: Nat (King) Cole Sings Blues in Toned-Down Music Film "Disney Tale Aptly Scales the Alps". [3] Zermatt was the model for the fictional town of Kurtal. He finds there's more to climbing than he imagined. All our CGI and green-screen hoopla can't match it. Third Man on the Mountain was one of these films I’ve never heard of and discovered after seeing The Longest Day and looking up director Ken Annakin’s filmography. Mostly Unknown Films(1000 Ratings or Less) that are Very Good. In Scotland in 1751, young David Balfour is shanghaied aboard a ship where he meets Jacobite rebel Alan Breck Stewart with whom he escapes to the Scottish Highlands, dodging the redcoats. Set during the golden age of alpinism, its plot concerns a young Swiss man who conquers the mountain that killed his father. However, it is difficult to present a logical argument against a successful formula, and there seems to be no reason to deviate businesswise from the recent Disney pattern. Disney's Next Stop for Film: Switzerland And in Walt’s introduction of Assignment, he stated, “We were only going to make the film if we could film it in its actual locale.” Don’t hear many filmmakers say that these days. Walt’s original idea for that space was a combination of a toboggan ride and the emerging technology of a wild mouse coaster, but just a plain old ride isn’t the Disney way. The town was also the site of much of the filming in 1958 of one of his very best live-action features, Third Man on the Mountain (1959); Walt was in Zermatt for part of the filming. This documentary chronicles the life of a female spotted jaguar in the South American jungle. Use the HTML below. Hopper, Hedda. Of course, some of these brave explorers lose their lives in their dangerous quests. Third Man On The Mountain. For some locals it's a personal passion and for others it's a lucrative business. Add to Wishlist. Third Man On The Mountain. By LEONARD SHANNONZERMATT, SWITZ. It's a gorgeous-looking film, shot mostly on location in Switzerland. New York Times 21 Sep 1958: X9. Third Man on the Mountain was the third of four Disney films to be directed by Ken Annakin, who was named a Disney Legend in 2002. This FAQ is empty. 2 of 2 people found this review helpful. The Citadel is the highest and the most dangerous peak in the region. The last man to lose his life on the Citadel was the famous local mountain guide Josef Matt who died sacrificing himself in order to save the lives of his ... Everything Coming to Disney Plus in April 2021. For Ages 14 to 16. Many have died trying to climb it but for the past 16 years no one has ventured on it. Third Man on the Mountain is a 1959 American family adventure film by Walt Disney Productions, directed by Ken Annakin and starring Michael Rennie, James MacArthur and Janet Munro. Great "big brother" material. Scheuer, Philip K. (November 11, 1959). A boy attempts to realize his father's dream of climbing an alpine peak known as the Citadel. Shot on location in Zermatt, Switzerland, and featuring spectacular scenery and an outstanding cast, THIRD MAN ON THE MOUNTAIN is one of the finest adventure films of all time! Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 24 Apr 1958: B9. Unfortunately, at the moment, he is a kitchen worker at a local inn. Third Man on the Mountain Conquering the Past Would Be the Climb of His Life (DVD) : The son of a deceased climber that died on a Swiss Alps mountain peak, wants to visit the place of his father's death. The Magical World of Disney: Perilous Assignment. A boy attempts to realize his father's dream of climbing an alpine peak known as the Citadel. [1], In January the lead role was given to James MacArthur, who had just been in Disney's The Light in the Forest. Third Man On The Mountain is a 1959 Walt Disney film about a Swiss teenager, Rudi Matt, who has a dream to climb a mountain, "The Citadel", that has never been climbed before. FILM EVENTS: Stewart in New China Picture Kurtal is such a small Swiss village located at the base of the famous Citadel mountain. Beautiful and charming Janet Munro plays the girl in love with MacArthur. Third Man On The Mountain is a 1959 Walt Disney film about a Swiss teenager, Rudi Matt, who has a dream to climb a mountain, "The Citadel", that has never been climbed before. Eleanor Griffin was assigned to write the script. Many have died trying to climb it but for the past 16 years no one has ventured on it. The studio portions of the film were done in London. The Christian Science Monitor 11 Nov 1954: 17. Add the first question. The two would reunite the following year in Swiss Family Robinson. This is really a good movie and most people have probably never heard of it. It was Walt's visits to Zermatt in the 1950s that inspired him to build a miniature Matterhorn at Disneyland. Chicago Daily Tribune 15 Jan 1958: a9. A young white man who spent his whole life raised by Native Americans is sent to live with his birth family and must learn to fit in with people he was taught to hate. Merton Park Studios, Merton, London, England, UK. True-Life nature photography is used to tell the tale of a female tree squirrel named Perri who encounters many different forest creatures, both friendly and dangerous, as she grows up through the four seasons and finds a mate named Porro. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Available on. Some of the best came out of this era, movies like Davy Crocket, Ol Yeller, and The Shaggy Dog. James MacArthur and Michael 'Klaatu' Rennie are both great. Along the way he learns about life and about himself. A Walt Disney company spent grueling months in the Swiss Alps grinding out painful shot after shot, but they came back with a Technicolor treat that is high on suspense, excitement and simple, uncomplicated fun. Third Man on the Mountain is a 1959 American family adventure film by Walt Disney Productions, directed by Ken Annakin and starring Michael Rennie, James MacArthur and Janet Munro. "[18] Harrison's Reports said, "As is the case with most Disney productions, meticulous attention has been paid to production values, and the film is overloaded with cloying sentiment. He follows a 19th-century British climber to the peak. Our editors have rounded up their most anticipated horror movies of the year. THE TV SCENE---: MacArthur Joins Irish Parade Coe, Richard L. (November 26, 1959). 13. Ages 9-12. While 3rd Man.. is a not widely known today, it's a EPIC MASTERPIECE by Walt Disney. Perilous Assignment. Third Man on the Mountain is a 1959 American family adventure film by Walt Disney Productions, directed by Ken Annakin and starring Michael Rennie, James MacArthur and Janet Munro. The sort of adventure that Disney wouldn't think of making now, definitely not in the billion dollar profit range, but really wonderful. Today, it’s considered one of Disney’s most obscure live-action features. Set during the golden age of alpinism, its plot concerns a young Swiss man who conquers the mountain that killed his father. American frontiersman Davy Crockett fights in the Creek Indian War, is elected to the U.S. Congress and fights for Texas at the Alamo. When King Richard the Lionheart leaves England to lead a crusade to the Holy Land, his treacherous brother conspires to bring himself to power. Together with a renowned British mountain climber (Michael Rennie) whose life he saved, Rudi sets out to climb the formidable mountain known as the Citadel, which is the same mountain his father died on years before.Wonderful old-fashioned family adventure tale with a fantastic cast and some stunning photography. Lent, Henry B. During the Civil War Union spy Andrews and his men volunteer to steal a Confederate train and drive it to Union territory while destroying the Confederate railway system along the way. Annakin had previously directed The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) and The Sword and the Rose (1953) for Disney, and he subsequently directed Swiss Family Robinson for the studio. [4] Captain John Winter was based on Edward Whymper but the young character of Rudi was entirely fictional. The British actor Michael Rennie worked as a car salesman and factory manager before he turned to acting. New York Times 23 June 1957: 93. New York Times 12 Sep 1954: BR32, OF PEOPLE AND PICTURES: Film Version of Turgenev's 'Month in The Country' Planned--Other Items Third Man on the Mountain. My comments about that movie are at this link. [1], James Donald fell eighteen feet off a crag shooting a film but escaped with minor injuries. Was this review helpful to you? The star, to my thinking, is James MacArthur, who was also in Swiss Family. In 1865 Switzerland, a country mostly covered by high mountains, the main hobby is mountain-climbing. Rentar $3.99 Comprar $17.99 Tráileres Ver todo. Directed by Ken Annakin. The New York Times called it "a superb mountain climbing story for younger readers". Rudi has a special reason: His father had died attempting to climb the mountain. The Citadel is the highest and the most dangerous peak in the region. Johnny Tremain is drawn into the Revolutionary War, and becomes a patriot fighting to free the colonies from England. It is based on Banner in the Sky, a James Ramsey Ullman 1955 novel about the first ascent of the Citadel, and was televised under this name. Shot on location in Zermatt, Switzerland, and featuring spectacular scenery and an outstanding cast, Third Man on the Mountain is one of the finest adventure films of all time! Family. When Disneyland first opened, the border between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland featured a lovely mound of bare dirt left over from digging the moat around Sleeping Beauty Castle. Everyone but Michael Rennie and James MacArthur overacts vigorously, possibly in an effort to prevent the valley scenes seeming too elementary for schoolboy audiences. Third Man on the Mountain. [8], In June 1958 Michael Rennie replaced David Niven. Based on a true story, here is the thrilling, critically acclaimed account of Rudi Matt (James MacArthur), a young kitchen worker who is determined to conquer the Citadel -- the jagged, snowcapped peak that claimed his father's life. nufs68. Filming began 23 June 1958. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. In 1865 Switzerland, a country mostly covered by high mountains, the main hobby is mountain-climbing. Many tourists, mostly rich foreigners and explorers, come to Switzerland to attempt world records by climbing mountain peaks that have never been climbed or seldom been climbed before. $2.75. The novel was based on the real life first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. Rent $3.99. Disney had a small role written for her. 1959 106 minutes. Davy and his friends leave for New Orleans to sell some fur pelts. "'Third Man on the Mountain' with Michael Rennie, Janet Munro and James MacArthur". $3.99 Rent SD. [5], Movie rights were bought by Disney in July 1957. Crowther, Bosley (November 12, 1959). Mountaineering scenes were shot in Rotenboden. Los Angeles Times 21 June 1958: B3. Be that as it may, and however one feels about accuracy, the business of mountain climbing is excitingly visioned all the way ... What's more, the scenery is lovely. 252 pp. Many tourists, mostly rich foreigners and explorers, come to Switzerland to attempt world records by climbing mountain peaks that have never been climbed or seldom been climbed before. Kurtal is such a small Swiss village located at the base of the famous Citadel mountain. Of Local Origin Solid support includes James Donald, Herbert Lom, and Laurence Naismith. The local Swiss villages provide experienced mountain guides and porters to the mountain climbers willing to pay the price, in coins or lives. [9], Janet Munro made the film as the second in a five-picture deal with Disney, the first being Darby O'Gill and the Little People.[10]. HoloLens PC Mobile device Xbox 360 Trailer. MacArthur's mother, Helen Hayes, has an unbilled cameo as a tourist. Looking at Hollywood: Helen Hayes Greets Disney, Gets Role "'Third Man' Scenery Worth Price". Chicago Daily Tribune 21 July 1958: a2. Seek it out ASAP! During the filming of Third Man on the Mountain, Walt sent a postcard of the Matterhorn that had inspired him. Shot on location in Zermatt, Switzerland, and featuring spectacular scenery and an outstanding cast, THIRD MAN ON THE MOUNTAIN is one of the finest adventure films of all time! [12], "On my day off I climbed the Matterhorn," said MacArthur. Search for "Third Man on the Mountain" on Amazon.com, Title: "[19] The Monthly Film Bulletin called the mountain scenes "almost continuously impressive and terrifying. [6] It was his fifth film shot in Britain, following Treasure Island, Robin Hood, The Sword and the Rose and Rob Roy. Since we touched upon Third Man on the Mountain in my last post, I wanted to learn more about the making of what film writer Karl Holzheimer called, “The best live-action Disney film you’ve never seen.” Mountain is based on the 1955 Newbery Honor book, “Banner in the Sky” by James Ramsey Ullman. Taken in by distant members of his family after being orphaned, Toby Tyler runs away to join the circus. B. Lippincott Company. Michael Rennie, Actor: The Day the Earth Stood Still. [13], The musical score for Third Man on the Mountain was composed by William Alwyn and features the original song "Climb the Mountain" by Franklyn Marks. Look for Helen Hayes (MacAr thur's mother) in a cameo. 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